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Assessments - Coggle Diagram
Assessments
H.O.T Questions
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How would you explain the similarities and differences between the metal, plastic, and wooden spoons?
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Formative Assessment
Definition- Formative assessment is a way to assess students by gathering data from their work in an informal manner. This information will give insight when adjusting instruction.
Example 1: 7 Little Words- Students will summarize the content taught with 7 words. Students will then reveal their words, discuss the differences/ similarities, and alter their original 7 words based on what they feel is important for that concept.
Example 2: Stop! Talk! Question!- Students will STOP what they’re doing, TALK to a person sitting next to them and explain one thing they learned so far, and share one QUESTION they still have.
Summative Assessment
Definition- Summative assessment allows teachers to evaluate a students understanding by the end of an instructional unit. This type of assessment is higher stakes and more formal.
Example 1: Midterm Exam- An exam given to determine how much students have learned and retained by the middle of the semester.
Example 2: Final Project- By allowing students to apply their knowledge on a final project, we can assess what the student has learned over an academic year.
Interim/ Benchmark
Definition- Interim/ benchmark assessments are implemented periodically throughout the school year to determine if students are mastering grade level objectives so that instructional adjustments can be made accordingly.
Example 1: Unit Test- A test that is given at the end of a unit to get data on the level of understanding a student has over a specific topic.
Example 2: STAAR- Texas standardized test that assesses the academic readiness of students based on their grade level.
Diagnostic
Definition- Diagnostic assessments are used to sort through academic weaknesses and strength that each student has in a concept of subject content area. This information directly influences what is taught and how it’s taught.
Example 1: iReady- An online assessment for reading and mathematics that diagnoses the proficiency level that a student is on and pinpoints problem areas.
Example 2: Surveys- A pre-assessment in the form of a survey collects information that helps teachers identify and correct misconceptions as well as adjust instruction to match the needs of individual students.
Performance
Definition- Performance assessments are assessments that focus on a students ability to perform a task as opposed to answering questions on a test.
Example 1: Speeches- Students will demonstrate their public speaking skills to show their learned knowledge.
Example 2: Science Fair Project- Students will exhibit their knowledge on the scientific method by creating a science fair project that tests a hypothesis.
