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Assessments - Coggle Diagram
Assessments
Formative
The process of gathering students learning to use in order to guide instruction. This process is a circulating circular process and includes: gathering evidence, evaluating evidence, feedback, adjust instruction.
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Diagnostic
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A diagnostic assessment assess the students' current knowledge. These assessments can be multiple-choice or short answer. The data gathered allows teachers to differentiate instruction to the students' needs. Progress can be monitored by comparing the diagnostic to other assessments throughout the unit.
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Performance
A performance assessment requires students to complete a task rather than select an answer. These assessments tend to be open-ended and require students to demonstrate what they know. These assessments are evaluated by experienced raters using a set criteria such as rubric.
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Summative
A summative assessment is given at the end of a unit or year. Grading is necessary and the scores are used for report cards and/or district and state reports. Students should be prepared to take these assessments and know when they will take place. There is a low opportunity to improve student learning with this type of assessment.
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Benchmark
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Benchmark assessments are given periodically such as one a month or at the completion of a quarter. These assessments are used to gather baseline data and measure progress towards an academic standard or goal.
