Assessments

1. HOT - Opening Question

1.1. Who is Alfred Thayer Mahan?

1.2. What is the Open Door policy?

2. HOT - Guiding Questions

2.1. Compare the U.S.'s acquisition of Hawaii from the Philippines. What are some similarities and differences.

2.2. How does this quote from Theodore Roosevelt influence foreign policy within Latin America?

3. HOT - Closing Questions

3.1. How did Alfred Thayer Mahan influence American Imperialism efforts?

3.2. Summarize in 5 sentences how American Imperialism shaped foreign policy.

4. 1) Formative Assessments

4.1. Formative Assessments are formal or informal measurements of student learning. This process allows teachers to identify areas of strength and weakness. This type of assessment informs future instruction.

4.1.1. Examples of Formal Formative Assessments: Quizzes, Class Exit Tickets, Homework, Pretests

4.1.2. Examples of Informal Formative Assessments: Few sentences to explain main ideas, Concept maps, Teaching Observations

5. 2) Interim/Benchmark Assessments

5.1. Interim Assessments are tests that occur throughout the school year. Sometimes this can be unit tests or school district wide benchmark exams. These are formal style tests or assignments.

5.1.1. Examples of Interim Assessments: Unit Exams, Benchmark Projects, Written Essays or Assignments

6. 3) Summative Assessments

6.1. Summative Assessments are tests or assignments used to evaluate student learning at the conclusion of an instructional period. They are often used as grades or scores in the grade book.

6.1.1. Examples of Summative Assessments: End of Unit Exams, Standardized Tests such as the SAT or ACT, or projects such as portfolios or capstone essays

7. 4) Performance Assessments

7.1. Performance Assessments are also known ad authentic assessments. It is a type of testing that requires students to perform a task rather than take a test. It is used to evaluate the process of learning, rather than just the outcome.

7.1.1. Examples of Performance Assessments: World Café Posters and Presentations, Portfolio Projects, Online Projects using Mind Miester

8. 5) Diagnostic Assessments

8.1. Diagnostic Assessments are a type of pre-assessment that allows teachers to understand students prior knowledge. This is used to adjust future instructional content.

8.1.1. Examples of Diagnostic Assessments: Unit Pre-Tests, Bellinger Journal Entries, or Class Posters