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Why Do We Test? - Coggle Diagram
Why Do We Test?
Assessment Models/THEORIES
authentic tool
assess the value of program of study
planned learning experiences
focus on standards
should replicate what students know
prefer students for future challenges
thinking creatively and effectively
Assessment Models/APPLICATION
assess needs and problems
generate a profile of program needs
interactive and recursive evaluation
increase usefulness of findings to people and the program
broadens evaluator perspective and enriches artistic criticism
responsive and responsible to a specific evaluation of a district's curriculum
Application is linked to all of the concepts. They must be in working order for the application process to be meaningful.
POST ASSESSMENT
ACT
College entrance
SAT
college entrance
AP Exams
to earn college credit
This could be linked to data if it meets the components outlined for data.
DATA
Validity
score-based inference/test purpose
Reliability
consistency of test
Fairness
for ALL ethnic groups
Equity
culturally responsive
Linked to Relationship and Assessment Models/Theories
ASSESSMENTS
formative
where the real power of learning resides
summative
enduring and essential knowledge of unit
pre-test
knowledge of students readiness levels
Linked to Relationship, Theories, Application & Data
RELATIONSHIP
Curriculum
drives your instruction to prepare assessment
Instruction
What is taught and students learn
Assessment
based on the curriculum and the instruction given
Linked to Assessment Models/Theories
ROLE OF GRADING
objective
student feedback
authentic and meaningful