The Definition Of Authentic Assessment For Learning
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A ‘real-world’ assessment is meant to focus on the impact of one’s work in real or realistic–and often ‘messy’–contexts.
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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What Standardized Tests In School Actually Measure
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In a recent study, researchers examined the relationship between student cognition and school achievement as measured on standardized tests.
3 Statements That Describe Rigorous Assessment
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There are (at least) 3 aspects of rigorous assessments: appropriateness, purpose, and promotion of understanding.
The Challenges Of Data Collection In The Classroom?
The Challenges Of Data Collection In The Classroom? Read More
How do we display data so that it is accessible? If teachers are given this data, what do they with it to improve outcomes for students?
The Trouble With Measuring Understanding
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Measuring understanding might be the most complex thing teachers do. Unfortunately, PD gives little attention to making quality assessments.
Are Midterms Really Necessary In A Climate Of Assessment?
Are Midterms Really Necessary In A Climate Of Assessment? Read More
Are Midterms Really Necessary In A Climate Of Assessment? by Dawn Casey-Rowe, Social Studies Teacher It’s time for midterms. I
A Teacher’s Guide To Performance Assessment
A Teacher’s Guide To Performance Assessment Read More
There are many forms of performance tasks: short and long constructed response, drawings and videos, interview.
Using Homework As Formative Assessment
Using Homework As Formative Assessment Read More
Homework is only formative if it recurs as a task in which I can learn from feedback to improve at the ‘same’ task. This is easily accessible.