ASSESSMENTS
FORMATIVE
SUMMATIVE
INTERIM/BENCHMARK
PERFORMANCE
DIAGNOSTIC
Definition: A formative assessment is an in process evaluation to gather evidence of student learning used to adjust instruction to ensure mastery of a concept
Think Pair Share: The teacher asks a question and allows students to think for a moment. Students then pair up and discuss their answer with a partner. Pairs will then share out with the rest of the class.
3-2-1 Exit ticket: Students write down 3 things they learned. 2 things they liked about the topic and 1 question they still have.
Definition: Summative assessments are given at the end of a large chunk of learning to evaluate student learning. They are usually worth more than formative assessments.
Final Projects: Students create a project to showcase and utilize the knowledge they have gained.
End of Unit tests: Given to assess student's learning from the previous unit.
Definition: Diagnostic assessments are given at the beginning of a unit/lesson to determine student knowledge, misconceptions, and skills.
KWL Charts: A three columned chart that has students list what they already know about a concept, want to know, and what they have learned at the end of the lesson/unit.
Running Records: Assessments to assess a student's reading level and areas in reading in which they struggle or excel.
Definition: Interim/Benchmark assessments are given at different intervals throughout the year to see where students are at in their learning and determine if they are at the level they should be.
STAAR: The State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness used to evaluate students learning and progress at the end of a grade level.
MAP testing: The Measure of Academic Progress is a computerized test to assess a student's academic growth.
Definition: Performance assessments require students to complete a task rather than take a test.
Mind Maps: Students illustrate a mind map about a concept they have learned to show their knowledge.
Experiments: Allows students to produce something to show their knowledge.
H.O.T QUESTIONS
BEGINNING:
GUIDING:
CLOSING:
How does the genre of "The Stories He Tells" help you identify the topic?
What effect did where Joseph lived have on his life?
What is this part of the story mostly about?
What text evidence supports the central idea?
What was the author's purpose of this text? What evidence from the text helps you know that?
Why is passing on traditions important to Joseph Bruchac?
