6 Types Of Assessment Of Learning
From formative and summative assessment to criterion-referenced and benchmark assessment, each type of assessment has a unique function.
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Assessment Resources For Teachers
One of the primary purposes of assessment is to provide data to revise planned instruction. Without a sense of purpose for the data, assessment can do more harm than good.
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18 Inconvenient Truths About Assessment Of Learning
It’s an extraordinary amount of work to design precise and personalized assessments that illuminate pathways forward for individual students.
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60 Non-Threatening Formative Assessment Techniques
A ‘non-threatening assessment’ is one that provides data for teachers without the ‘pressure’ of tests and other traditional assessments.
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The Challenges Of Data-Based Teaching
How can you use data to improve your teaching? If you don’t already have a plan for the data before giving the assessment, you’re already behind.
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What Is The Purpose Of Assessment?
In a perfect world, all assessment would be formative–an ongoing loop of learning, feedback, revision, and learning again.
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27 Simple Ways To Check For Understanding
Whether you’re using data to personalize learning or refine curriculum, the ability to easily check for understanding is critical to your teaching.
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5 Out-Of-The Box Assessment Strategies Every Teacher Should Know
Students need access to lower-level information to then use in higher-level thinking that requires them to synthesize disparate perspectives.
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The Difference Between A Good Question And A Bad Question
A question is only a strategy (for inquiry) and must therefore have a purpose if we want to evaluate its quality.
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What Is Additive Grading?
Additive grading is method of grading that starts all students at zero and adds points for accomplishments and mastery.
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The Difference Between A Scoring Guide And A Rubric
Scoring guides center teachers, assess quantity & prioritize efficiency. Rubrics center students, assess quality & prioritize feedback.
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Save Time Grading With BookWidgets: A Guide For Teachers
Looking to grade efficiently without sacrificing feedback quality? BookWidgets lets teachers create quizzes and games from 40+ templates.
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3 Tips For Giving Better Student Feedback In Large Courses
Although giving better student feedback in a large classroom can be challenging, it’s possible to do so without sacrificing substance.
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