A characteristic of assessments that measures learning consistently and fairly, even with different groups or under different circumstances.

Two Stars & A Wish Assessment: Students are paired and asked to read each other’s written work. The reader must identify two things the author did well (stars) and one specific suggestion for improvement (the wish). What type of assessment tool is this an example of?

Windshield Check: Using the analogy of a windshield, students will decide which of the following best describes what they know about the concept:

CLEAR = I get it! I thoroughly understand the concept.

BUGGY = I understand it for the most part, but a few things are still unclear.

MUDDY = I don’t get it at all.

What type of assessment tool is this an example of?

Asking questions throughout the lesson.

ACT

MCT2

Unit Test

Bellwork (K and the W of a KWL)

Math Practice Sheet

ACT

Pop Quiz

Story Board Project

ASVAB Test

the middle number in a group of numbers arranged in numerical order

the average of a set of numbers

the number that most often appears in a set of numbers

a tool for evaluating alternative assessments that lists the characteristics or factors to use when evaluating learning, typically identifying a maximum point value for each criterion but without descriptions of levels of quality

a scoring tool that lists the criteria for judging a particular type of work. It also describes levels of quality for each of the criteria and is often organized as a chart, with the criteria (characteristics that count for scoring) on the left, followed by columns that describe different levels of quality for each characteristic

a simple list of items to be noted, checked, or remembered when evaluating learning.

Assessment is used only for determining grades.

The key part of formative assessment is that it takes place during instruction.

Tests are commonly used for formative assessment.

The assessment process extends to teachers, as well as students.

Standardized tests provide information that can show the achievement of students, schools, or even teachers.

Teacher-developed tests are sometimes called standardized tests.

Alternative assessments differ from tests in that they require more creativity on the part of both the teacher and the student.

Checklists and scorecards are limited in describing quality or detail.

The main purpose in grading is to show students how much they have yet to learn.

District, state, and national tests are usually teacher-prepared tests.

States may hold underperforming schools accountable for raising test scores.

The purpose of assessment is to ____.

Assessment ____.

Alternative assessments include all except which of the following?

Giving clear directions is a critical skill for teachers because ____.

Rubrics are alternative assessment tools that ____.

Assessments ____.

Providing personalized feedback to students ____.

Course evaluations ____.

____ questions measure the ability to think clearly, organize information, and express thoughts.

____ questions consist of a stem followed by a series of possible alternatives.

____ questions require the learner to label or locate parts on a diagram or drawing.

Having many different types of questions on a test ____.

a form of assessment used to measure overall achievement; usually a standardized test that measures students’ performance under the same circumstances. Results can be broke into subgroups to compare.

a form of assessment used throughout student learning to provide feedback on student understanding; used as guide to direct the instruction

a type of assessment used at the end of instruction to evaluate student learning

a form of assessment that focuses on the content and performance of the students; usually a project writing sample, quiz, or homework

a method of assessing learning other than through testing

a type of assessment used to measure a student’s ability to perform certain learning tasks by applying skills, knowledge, and work habits; measures how well a student can apply knowledge to performance

means for improving instruction and learning

tests that measure students’ performance compared to that of thousands of other students