Assessments

1. Formative

1.1. Definition: The process of gathering evidence of student learning.

1.1.1. Process

1.1.1.1. 1. Gather Evidence

1.1.1.2. 2. Evaluate Evidence

1.1.1.3. 3. Feedback

1.1.1.4. 4. Adjust Instruction

1.2. Different Types of Formative Assessments

1.2.1. Quiz

1.2.2. Discussion

1.2.3. Pretest

1.2.4. Homework

1.3. Grading

1.3.1. Optional

1.4. Opportunity to improve student learning

1.4.1. High

2. Performance

2.1. Different Types of Performance Assessments

2.1.1. Student Logs

2.1.2. Individual or Group Projects

2.1.3. Journals

2.1.4. Portfolios

3. Intermin/Benchmark

3.1. Definition: Periodic testing throughout the year.

3.2. Different Types of Intermin/Benchmark Assessments

3.2.1. Projects

3.2.2. Written Assignments

3.2.3. Tests

3.3. Grading

3.3.1. Necessary

3.4. Opportunity to improve student learning

3.4.1. Med-High

4. Summative

4.1. Definition: Review of a large period of learning.

4.2. Different Types of Summative Assessments

4.2.1. Research Project

4.2.2. Final Exam

4.2.3. Standardized Testing

4.2.4. Major Cumulative Projects

4.3. Grading

4.3.1. Necessary

4.4. Opportunity to improve student learning

4.4.1. Low