1. Interim/Benchmark
1.1. Definition: This assessment is periodically throughout the school year. There is usually little to no student feedback.
1.1.1. Example: 6 Weeks Assessment
1.1.2. Example: Chapter Test
1.1.3. Example: Unit Checks
2. Performance
2.1. Definition: The performance assessment allows the teacher to touch base with the students and see progress. This is very student centered.
2.1.1. Example: Projects
2.1.2. Example: Portfolios
2.1.3. Example: Student Logs
2.1.4. Examples: Journals
3. Diagnostic
3.1. Definition: Diagnostic assessment is for the teacher to have accurate data about the students before the learning actually takes place.
3.1.1. Example: Pre Assessment
3.1.2. Example: Quick Check
4. Formative
4.1. Definition: The process of gathering evidence of student learning. This assessment allows you to evaluate evidence, provide feedback and adjust instruction strategies to enhance achievement. Students self assess.
4.1.1. Example: Discussion
4.1.2. Example: Quiz
4.1.3. Example: Observations
4.1.4. Example: Questioning
4.1.5. Example: Planned Activity
4.1.6. Example: Sequence of Activities
4.1.7. Example: Homework
4.1.8. Example: Pretests
5. Sumative
5.1. Definition: This normally takes place at the end of a large chunk of learning. Grading is necessary and there is a low opportunity for student improvement. Lot's of school use this for district and state reports.
5.1.1. Example: Standardized testing
5.1.2. Example: Final Exams
5.1.3. Example: Major Cumulative Projects
5.1.4. Example: Research Projects
6. H.O.T.
6.1. Higher Order Thinking
6.1.1. Opening Questions
6.1.1.1. Example: What information is given?
6.1.1.2. Example: Locate in the story where...
6.1.2. Guiding Questions
6.1.2.1. Example: What other ways could _____ be interpreted?
6.1.2.2. Example: What does ____ suggest about _____'s character?
6.1.3. Closing Questions
6.1.3.1. Example: What do you think will happen to ______? Why?
6.1.3.2. Example: Could this story have really happened? Why or why not?