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Different Types of Assessments - Coggle Diagram
Different Types of Assessments
Diagnostic Assessment- Rita
Why is it used
The purpose of diagnostic assessments is to help identify problems with a certain instruction style and provide insights into improvement that can be done in the quality of delivery.
Assessment
of
A way to evaluate student's learning and whether they align with the grade standard or curriculum
For
Teachers to get a clear snapshot of their student's learning
decide to adjust the level of challenge of activities
reteach specific concepts or topics
adjust curriculum content in the medium or long term
provide pupils with feedback through which they
can address their own areas for improvement
decide which pupils may need additional, targeted
academic support
As
Involving students in the process of learning
What
A diagnostic assessment is a form of pre-assessment where teachers can evaluate students’ strengths, weaknesses, knowledge and skills before their instruction.
Not for grading purpose
It should establish a baseline to compare what a student knew prior to a lesson and what they learned after in order to measure growth.
Resource
https://tophat.com/glossary/d/diagnostic-assessment/
https://harappa.education/harappa-diaries/diagnostic-assessment/#heading_1
https://educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/public/files/Diagnostic_Assessment_Tool.pdf
https://www.formpl.us/blog/diagnostic-assessment
Examples
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-WEmsuvDsA
Textbook pre-course test
Commercial Diagnostic
SAT Prep
Scholastic
Princeton Review
Surveys and Questionnaires
Unit Pretest
Checklists
Impromptu Quiz
Pros and Cons
Pros
They Provide Insights To Educators To Create Customized Instructions.
They Are Usually Informal And Easy To Use.
They Don’t Require High-Level Training And Don’t Have Standardized Protocols To Follow.
Teachers Can Further Refine Or Change Their Methods At Any Time. For Instance, A Teacher Can Start With Easier Diagnostic Assessment Examples Like MCQs And Then Move On To Journals Or Audits.
Such Assessments Show Quick Results Once You’re Used To Them.
Instructors Can Easily Share Their Learnings With Their Peers.
Cons
They Don’t Take Into Consideration Anything That Needs To Be Done Post The Delivery Of A Lesson.
The Importance Of Diagnostic Assessments Also Diminishes In Large Groups.
A Teacher May Develop Inaccurate Assumptions About The Student’s Knowledge Of A Subject And Overlook That Particular Topic During The Unit.
Students New To This Kit Can Become Anxious.
Generally, For This Assessment To Be Administered Correctly And Executed Reliably, Special Training May Be Required. Plus, This Whole Process Is Quite Time-Consuming
Summative Assessments - Anthony
Resources
https://www.hmhco.com/blog/different-types-of-assessment-in-education
https://tophat.com/blog/performance-assessment/
https://www.educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/k-10/understanding-the-curriculum/assessment/approaches
https://resourced.prometheanworld.com/types-of-summative-formative-assessment/
What they are
A summative assessment is one which happens after learning. It produces results that are a summation of total learning for relatively large amounts of material.
Is typically graded.
Might happen at the end of a unit, in the middle of a term, or at the end of a term.
Might be a test, performance assessment, project, presentation, paper, or other assignment.
Is often contrasted to a formative assessment
https://youtu.be/ySYFrQDRZHQ
'High stakes' or high point value
might be norm-based or criterion-based
Assessment
"
of
learning
" is the description that matches summative assessment. It evaluates learning after set times frames, to gather data on whether larger learning goals have been met.
These are measurements that conclude the learning process, such as final exams, end of unit tests, or
large-scale standardized tests
, and rarely inform instruction.
(The famous SAT is a standardized test that many students take near the end of high school in the U.S. Although it takes place after years of learning, it is a diagnostic assessment before college. There is a cyclical pattern of diagnostic, formative, and summative assessment.)
typically focused on evaluating proficiency or mastery of content after the end of a chapter, the end of the school year, or anything in between.
They are mostly focused on measuring whether students grew their mastery or understanding of a pre-defined set of criteria (e.g., state standards).
"
as
learning
" would be done by students assessing themselves or peers, or in some other way learning through the assessment itself. A type of formative assessment.
"
for
learning
" would done before instruction, to determine students' degree of prerequisite knowledge. Diagnostic and formative assessments.
Why they are used
Summative assessments provide needed data to teachers, parents, schools, and in some cases broader government authorities.
to plan future learning goals and pathways for students
to provide a transparent interpretation across all audiences
Examples
Midterm exam
End of year exam
final paper (should have scoring rubric)
project presentation (should have scoring rubric)
Chapter test
Performance Assessments - Olivia
What are they and why are they used?
A form of educational assessment that requires the student to produce work that directly demonstrates their understanding of the topic at hand through open-ended tasks. They are used to measure students' ability to apply the skills and knowledge learned from a unit or units of study. Typically, the task challenges students to use their higher-order thinking skills to create a product or complete a process.
Examples
Constructing an answer to an open-ended question.
Producing a project.
Performing an activity.
Developing a thorough analysis in an essay.
Conducting a laboratory investigation.
Curating a portfolio of student work.
Completing an original research paper.
Assessments
As
Performance assessments can fall under the "as learning" umbrella as it is often project based. Students complete a project to show their understanding so it is a form of learning.
For
Performance assessments can be considered formative assessments by way of "for learning" in that you can ask a student a question to check competency.
Of
Performance assessments can be used as a form of summative assessment and therefore could be counted as "of learning".
Resources
https://learningpolicyinstitute.org/product/cpac-performance-assessments-support-student-learning-brief
https://www.edutopia.org/blog/performance-based-assessment-reviewing-basics-patricia-hilliard
https://www.harapnuik.org/?p=8475
Formative Assessments - Frankie
What are they and why are they used?
The goal of formative assessment is to monitor student learning to provide ongoing feedback that can be used by instructors to improve their teaching and by students to improve their learning
Help students identify their strengths and weaknesses and target areas that need work
Help faculty recognize where students are struggling and address problems immediately
Formative assessments are generally low stakes, which means that they have low or no point value.
Check understanding throughout the lesson, chapter or unit
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkoDWSCGIE4
Resources
https://www.cmu.edu/teaching/assessment/basics/formative-summative.htm
https://www.formpl.us/blog/formative-assessment
https://www.edutopia.org/article/7-smart-fast-ways-do-formative-assessment
https://curriculum.gov.mt/en/Assessment/Assessment-of-Learning/Documents/assessment_of_for_as_learning.pdf
https://saskatchewanreads.wordpress.com/assessment-for-as-of-learning/
https://www.educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/k-10/understanding-the-curriculum/assessment/approaches
Examples
Entry and exit slips
Low-stakes quizzes and polls
Self-assessment
Mindmaps
One minute papers
Dipsticks
Interviews and focus groups
(
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ma1orRWKbWE
)
Assessment
Assessment
of
learning - Assessment of learning assists teachers in using evidence of student learning to assess achievement against outcomes and standards. Sometimes referred to as ‘summative' assessment
Assessment
for
learning involves teachers using evidence about students' knowledge, understanding and skills to inform their teaching. Sometimes referred to as ‘formative assessment'
Assessment for learning happens during the learning, often more than once, rather than at the end .
Students understand exactly what they are to learn, what is expected of them and are given feedback and advice on how to improve their work.
It is interactive, with teachers: selecting and adapting materials and resources. Identifying particular learning of students or groups and providing immediate feedback and direction to students.
(
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNPFwCbA_mE
)
Assessment
as
learning helps students to take more responsibility for their own learning and monitoring future directions. Also a part of formative assessment
supports students in critically analyzing learning related to curricular outcomes
is student-driven with teacher guidance; and
occurs throughout the learning process.
Model and teach the skills of self-assessment
Help students to set their own goals and monitoring their progress towards them
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPVrLBeXGko
