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Chapter 15: Assessment of Student Learning - Coggle Diagram
Chapter 15: Assessment of Student Learning
Types of Assessment
Diagnostic Assessment
Before instruction
Assesses prior knowledge
Helps differentiate learning
Summative Assessment
Evaluates achievement
Often used for grades
End-of-unit tests, projects
Formative Assessment
Examples: quizzes, think-pair-shair
Adjusts teaching in real time
Ongoing, guides instruction
Grading and Reporting
Issues in Grading
Grade inflation, inconsistency
Overreliance on tests
Alternative Reporting
Portfolios, narrative comments
Performance-based evidence
Purpose of Grading
Communicate learning progress
Motivate and provide feedback
Principles of Effective Assessment
Reliability
Consistent across time and settings
Trustworthy results
Validity
Aligns with objectives
Measures intended outcomes
Fairness
Culturally sensitive and unbiased
Equitable for all students
Classroom Application & Personal Insight
Questions I have
How can feedback be more meaningful?
How to keep assessments unbiased?
Classroom Strategy
Encourage student reflection
Daily check-ins, group assessments
My Perspective
Formative assessnent builds confidence
Shifts focus to learning, not just scores
Assessment for Learning
Student Involvement
Self-reflection, peer reviews
Sets learning goals
Formative Tools
Exit tickets, quick writes
Interactive activities
Feedback Strategies
Specific and timely
Encourages improvement