Assessments
H.O.T Questions
Closing
Opening
Guiding
Formative
Interim/Benchmark
Summative
Performance
Diagnostic
Diagnostic assessments help identify a student's knowledge of a subject, or their skills in a subject. These tests can identify misconceptions before a lesson is taught.
Performance assessments measure a student's knowledge of a concept as they apply it to a task.
Formative assessments are informal assessments that gather evidence of student learning, and are used to adjust instruction and provide feedback to teachers.
Summative assessments are more formal, high quality assessments that measure student performance and knowledge.
Interim assessments are used to determine students projects, and help teachers understand whether students are prepared for future assessments, such as state tests.
District-Level Assessments
6 Weeks Assessments
Final Exams
State Assessments
Class Discussions
Running Records
Discussions before a lesson
Exit Tickets
Portfolios
Writing a play about a concept learned in class.
I am thinking of a rock. My rock's texture is rough and bumpy. Can you draw a picture of the rock you think that I am describing? 
I have placed three rocks under the document camera. Can you select the rock that is smooth?
I noticed you sorted this rock with the smooth rocks. Why do you think this rock belongs with the smooth rocks?
This rock has smooth and rough sides. Which texture best describes the rock, and why?
I have one more box of rocks. Can you select the smoothest rock from the box?
My last rock is smooth, but has a rough spot. I think it is still a smooth rock. Why do you think I feel this way?