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Assessment
Assessment for Learning
Formative
Use
Formative assessments are used by teachers to gauge student learning to shape future lessons. Teachers can gather information on what students already know and what they can further work on.
Examples
entrance and exit tickets, mind maps, reflections, simple homeworks
Definition
Formative assessments are used to monitor student learning to see their strengths and weaknesses on a certain topic
Performance
Use
performance assessments are used to improve student learning by demonstrating their understanding through meaningful communication
Examples
standardized exams, norm-referenced exams, summative assessments, project based learning , portfolios, exhibitions, labs, and essays
Definition
Performance assessments measure a student's ability to apply what they have learned in a performance based task. Can be used as a formative or a summative assessment
Diagnostic
Use
Diagnostic assessments allows a teacher to adjust the challenge level of activities, adjust the curriculum to fit the needs of a student, provide parents and students valuable feedback, and helps decide whether or not the student needs additional support.
Examples
Journals, Mind Maps, Student Surveys, Reading Tests, Posters
Definition
Diagnostic assessment is to have a better understanding of a student's strengths and weaknesses. It can help a instructor find the areas of development for a student and even get rid of specific misconceptions.
Diagnostic Assessment Explained
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-WEmsuvDsA
Use
It allows the teacher to adjust classroom management strategies, lesson plans, and types of learning activities to maximize learning
How to Implement Assessment for Learning (video)
Examples
Diagnostic and formative assessments
Definition
Ongoing and actionable, it provides the teacher with clear feedback of student learning and understanding as you teach. Best if it doesn't count towards final grade.
Assessment for Learning Explained (video)
Assessment of Learning
Norm-Referenced
Use
The two main goals of norm- referenced assessments are to see how a student compares nationally and to track a student's growth overtime.
Examples
SATs, IQ tests, survey tests, MAP tests, any other college entrance exams
Definition
Norm-Referenced Assessments refer to standardized tests to interpret and report scores. Scores are usually converted to percentiles to accurately represent the full range ability.
Criterion-Referenced
Use
Criterion Referenced assessments are used to determine how much a student understands specific knowledge and as a result helps teachers know what to work on.
Examples
State(district)wide Exams, driving test, advanced placement (AP) exams, licensing tests (measuring skill competency)
Definition
Criterion-referenced assessments Is an assessment where students' grades are determined by comparing their achievement with a set of clearly defined learning outcomes. These are focused on student learning independent of others.
[Criterion-Referenced Assessment Explained (
https://youtu.be/M3Xr_ZI461w
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While norm-referenced assessments compare students with other students, criterion-referenced assessments compare students with a set criteria. The combination of the two can be used to determine students who need additional help and program evaluation
Summative
Performance
Use
Summative Performance Assessment is used to determine whether goals and objectives have been achieved over a period of time. It is typically used to make important decisions regarding performance, progress, and future planning .
Examples
Finals exams, performance evaluations, certification exams, standardized tests
Definition
The evaluation of an individual's performance at the end of a particular period. It is a type of assessment that measures the extent to which predetermined goals and objectives have been achieved.
Definition
As assessment that happens after diagnostic and formative assessments. It is a graded assessment at the end of a determined instructional period that is generally aligned with some standard or benchmark.
Summative Assessment Explained (video)
Use
Evaluates a student's overall knowledge and understanding of a subject or course. It is typically administered at the end of a course or semester. It usually determines a student's final grade or level of achievement.
Examples
Chapter tests, portfolios, end-of-year tests, end of unit test, semester grades, state assessments, final projects
Use
Has a concrete grade attached to them that communicates/evaluates student achievement/understanding to teacher, parents, students, school-level administrators and district leaders.
Examples
Norm-referenced assessments, summative assessments, criterion-referenced. Things like exams, portfolios, final projects, and standardized tests.
Definition
Assessment to help identify if students are meeting grade-level standards, benchmark, or learning outcomes. It is a graded assessment after a set duration of practice and study.
Assessment as Learning
Ipsative
Examples
Self-reflection journal, portfolios, personal development plans, goal setting
Definition
Ipsative assessment is when they evaluate/compare a student based on their previous performances. It basically focuses measuring on the progress of a person.
Use
The purpose of Ipsative assessments is for students to understand their own strengths and weaknesses. It is also an opportunity for self-reflection. Students can also set own goals for improvement after an Ipsative assessment.
Definition
An assessment that actively involves students in the learning process, supports students to think about how they learn best and regulate how they learn.
Assessment as Learning Explained (article)
Examples
Ipsative assessments, self-assessments, and peer assessments
Use
It teaches critical thinking skills, problem-solving and encourages students to set achievable goals for themselves and objectively measure their progress
Self-Assessments
Use
The purpose of self-assessment is so students can reflect on their own work and figure out their own ways of improving. Self-assessment is also a way for students to take control of their own learning.
Definition
Self-assessment is a way of encouraging students to assess their own performance.
Examples
Keeping a diary, self-reflection, recording a presentation, filming a performance
Peer
Use
This is a form of collaborative learning. This assessment helps students understand the subject better, increase skills in communication and critical thinking. It also helps students to be more encouraging/helpful towards one another.
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https://www.edutopia.org/article/teaching-kids-give-and-receive-quality-peer-feedback/
Definition
Peer assessment is when students evaluate the work of their peers.
Examples
Peer evaluation rubric, Peer feedback, letter writing, leaving comments
Created By Group 1:
Becca, Bekah, Heidi, & Susie
[Three Main Purposes of Assessment Explained] (
https://youtu.be/Atiuuy-7fBA
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