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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How I Got Started Using Technology To Assess Student Learning Read More
Providing timely, relevant feedback is essential to growth & reflection. How can we make assessments more effective, informative & engaging?
How I Use ‘Check For Understanding’ Questions In My Teaching Read More
As adults, we often take for granted our wide range of vocabulary and the comprehension that comes with applying knowledge while writing.
35 Digital Tools To Create Simple Quizzes And Collect Feedback From Students Read More
These sites, tools, and apps can save teachers time by allowing them to create simple quizzes and collect feedback from students.
7 Key Characteristics Of Better Learning Feedback Read More
Characteristics of quality learning feedback: being goal-referenced, transparent, actionable, user-friendly, timely, ongoing, and consistent.
Quantified Learners: Moving Beyond Assessment Read More
Quantified Learners: Moving Beyond Assessment By Andrew Smith Lewis New applications and technologies are now embedded into practically every aspect
The Real Problem With Multiple-Choice Questions Read More
The real problem with multiple-choice questions isn’t assessment design as much as it is function and tone–and these things matter.
Even The Medical Industry Is Rethinking Assessment Read More
Assessment In Medicine: Even The Medical Industry Is Rethinking Assessment by TeachThought Staff via press release When health care providers
Why Item Analyses In Assessment Are So Important Read More
Item analyses in assessment are important because they offer insight into what a student actually understands.