Assessments
Opening Questions
Formative Assessment
The collecting of information or idea about student learning within the classroom that is used to guide improvements in teaching lessons and student learning.
Examples: Discussion; quiz 
Interim/Benchmark Assessments
Periodically taken tests throughout the school year that provides low-level and little to no student feedback
Examples: Unit test; end of six weeks project
Summative Assessment
The collecting of information at the end of a course or the end of the school year to improve student learning or to meet accountability demands.
Examples: Final exams; district assessment
Performance Assessment
A form of testing where students must complete a task instead of answering from pre-made test questions and answers.
Examples: Group projects; portfolios
Diagnostic Assessment
This type of testing informs teachers of student achievement gaps and is usually taken before a course or unit.
Examples: Pre-test; questionairre
- What is the main idea of this text?
- What are some questions we can ask before reading the text?
Guiding Questions
- Why does the main character feel this way?
- How does this text connect to the text we read yesterday?
Closing Questions
- How could you re-create the ending of this text?
- Why did the author write this text?
Assessment Data
Student 1: 13 correct, 2 incorrect; 13,485 points
Strategies:
Review vocabulary words missed with student in a small group.
Use visuals when reviewing vocabulary words. Use a visual that relates to each vocabulary word.
Student 2: 13 correct, 2 incorrect; 13, 773 points
Strategies:
Review vocabulary words missed with student in a small group.
Use visuals when reviewing vocabulary words. Use a visual that relates to each vocabulary word.
Student 3: 13 correct, 2 incorrect; 13, 964 points
Strategies:
Review vocabulary words missed with student in a small group.
Use visuals when reviewing vocabulary words. Use a visual that relates to each vocabulary word.