Assessments

Formative

Interim/ Benchmark

Summative

Performance

Diagnostic

Assessments used to guide learning, adjust instruction, and provide feedback.

Example: Homework

Example: Discussion board

Assessments used to judge a large chunk of learning, usually at the end of a unit, semester, year, etc.

Example: Unit Test

Example: EOC Exam / STAAR test

Sources: STAAR photo: https://images.app.goo.gl/EZs6DWq12VZ12DYp9, Other pictures: My own work

Assessments used to determine the strengths and weaknesses of students.

Example: TX KEA

Example: Pre tests

Assessments requiring students to show demonstrate what they have learned by applying their skills.

Example: Drivers Test

Example: Dance Rectial

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Assessments that are middle ground for formative and summative. They are used after a chunk of learning to guide the next chunk and monitor learning.

Example: Chapter test

Example: Midterms

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H.O.T Questions

Guiding Questions

Closing Questions

Opening Questions

STAAR test

drivers test

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1) Think about your favorite story as a child. If you could, how would you change the ending?

2)What would happen if you changed the ending? How would that effect the purpose of the story?

1) How would the author rewrite "The Three Little Pigs" if they changed their purpose to persuasion?

2) Create an Earth day commercial. You can choose the purpose (informational, persuasive, entertainment, explaining, or describing) but make the purpose clear.

1) What is an example of story with the purpose to entertain? How do you know?

2) Decide the best author's purpose for The Bee Movie.