Assessments

1. 2. Interim/Benchmarks

1.1. Definition: A type of assessment that formally gauges where a student falls on the mastery spectrum throughout the year.

1.1.1. Examples: 6-Week Assessments, Unit Assessments

2. 3. Summative

2.1. Definition: A type of assessment that is given at the end of a section of learning to assess mastery.

2.1.1. Examples: Chapter Test, End of Year Exam, End of Unit Projects

3. 1. Formative

3.1. A type of assessment that happens on the spot that is used to give instant feedback and drive instruction.

3.1.1. Examples: Exit Tickets, Four Corners, KWLA Charts

4. HOT Question #2

4.1. Opening Question: Define the feeling set by the author's voice.

4.2. Guiding Question: Compare author's voice to tone.

4.3. Closing Question: How could you create a sentence using voice depicting the tone "anger"?

5. 5. Performance

5.1. Definition: Performance Assessments require students to perform a specific task in order to show mastery.

5.1.1. Examples: Group Projects, Portfolio Assessments

6. 4. Diagnostic

6.1. Definition: These assessments will show teachers areas that there may be gaps in student achievement.

6.1.1. Examples: Preassessments, Running Records

7. HOT Question #1

7.1. Opening Question: Explain how author's show emotion in text.

7.2. Guiding Question: Connect how you show emotion to how author's show emotion in text.

7.3. Closing Question: Do you believe that authors' words can show emotion? Defend your thinking.