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The sum of evidence for learning gathered at the culmination of a designated point in time.

Ex: An end of unit test in Envisions.

An assessment given at the end of a math topic or section of topics that measures students' understanding of a mathmatical concept, such as fractions, taught over several lessons. This assessment OF learning provides essential feedback to the teacher in terms of mastery demonstrated by the students.

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A process internal to instruction that offers results in a timely fashion that inform and improve instruction; also provides feedback to students.

Ex: A three question exit ticket given after 2 lessons about fractions.

An exit ticket allows students an opportunity to demonstrate what they understand so far. It is low stakes, may not even be graded, but it lets the teacher know how to plan for/adjust the next lessons. Returned exit tickets let the students know what to review. The teacher is able to gather data on which to base future lessons in this assessment FOR learning .

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A test given to large numbers of students within and across districts and states.

Ex: NAEP annual assessment

The NAEP is a common measure of student achievement (assessment OF learning), given to sample populations nationally, and used to assess what US children know and can do in various subjst areas. Also known as the Nation's Report Card, the NAEP provides annual academic data about groups of students with similar demographical characteristics.

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Data collected without any specific planning.

Ex: A four conrners reflection at the close of a lesson.

A quick check in with students near the end of a lesson allows students to reflect on their learning or progress (AS learning). It may also provide an opportunity to talk to others about their progress. The teachers asks students to reflect on their understanding and connect their progress to one of four categories: 1- Novice, I am just learning and need more help please.  2- Apprentice, I am almost there, I need more practice. 3-  Master, I've got it & I can do it on my own! 4- Expert, I am a pro and can teach others. It is student centered beacuse the children use metacognition to reflect on and express their own progress.

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A test with results that have consequences for students, teachers, schools, or districts.

Ex: SBAC

SBAC results are used to evaluate students in grades 3-8, and factor into Nevada School Performance Framework ratings. As an annual assessment that covers multiple standards, it is an assessment OF learning.

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A measure generally used to predict performance on an annual high stakes test.

Ex: NWEA MAP test

The MAP test is given 3 times a year, and provides teachers with current levels, growth data, comparission data (district & average achievement), and a projected future achievment including SBAC performance. It is an assessment FOR learning when considering the student's RIT score and present levels on the learning continuum.

At the end of the year, MAP data can be an assessement OF learning when considering growth and mastery from fall to spring.

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A measure whose results are reported in reference to established criteria, such as standards, rather than by ranking student performance.

Ex: Advanced Placement Exams

AP exams are an assessment OF learning because they are scored based on a student's mastery of the subject in the format of a standardized test at the conclusion of the AP course.

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A test that compares scores of a selected group of students who have taken the test and are typically of the same age or grade with those of the test taker.

Ex: MAP

The MAP test is a computer-adaptive test that measures student achievment in the moment with questions that are normed avery 3 to 4 years. It is an assessment OF learning when considering the student's percentile of acheivement compared to other students who took the test.

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A measure that is crafted based on mutually agreed upon decisions by educators for uniform use across multiple classrooms.

Ex: teacher/grade level/department created assessment

A formative assessment created by or agreed upon by a group of teachers who teach the same content is an assessment FOR learning when the results are used to guide instruction. Common assessments are most effective when the results are analyzed and reflected upon by the group af teachers in a setting such as a PLC.

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Collection of data as part of the instructional routine

Ex: a quiz given during a unit of study

A quiz can be a useful part of a collection of data to determine remediation needs and enrichment needs within a unit of study, serving as assessment FOR learning.

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Data collected within the instructional cycle

Ex: an exit ticket/reflection after a lesson

An exit ticket completed by the students after a lesson is a helpful part of the lesson cycle/collection of data because the students have the opportunity to practice the concept/skill in a low stakes situation and get timely feedback. When provided an opportunity to reflect on their understanding, this assessment AS learning allows students to practice metacognotion and be an active stakeholder in the instructional cycle. Timely feedback is essential in this type of instructional assessment as learning.

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Collection of data as part of the instructional routine/
Data collected within the instructional cycle

Ex: Summative end of unit test (teacher created or from a publisher such as Ready Gen)

This assessment OF learning is given at the conclusion of a unit to determine mastery of a skill or concept. It is the final piece of data in an instructional cycle and can provide teachers with key information about reteaching and spiral review in future lessons.

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A test with results given as standard or scale scores so that performance of individulas or groups of students can be compared

Ex: ACT and SAT

The ACT and SAT are admissions tests used by higher education to determine a student's readiness for college. These tests are proctored with consistency (timing, setting, questions) as an assessment OF learning and measure what students know while providing colleges comparative data.

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A mesure whose results pinpoint the extent of mastery of specific skills

Ex: DRA, CORE phonics, QSI (elementary)

Diagnostic assessments are often used at the start of a school year to provide teachers detailed information about their students' strengths and weaknesses. They can also be used to monitor progress if given at intervals such as at the end of a quarter or semester. These assessments FOR learning should guide instruction and assist when making decisions about remediation and small group instruction.

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Authentic, hands-on tasks where students produce original work that is generally interpreted with a rubric, checklist or rating scale

Ex: an end of term project that encompasses many standards

A project that encompasses many standards and requires learners to synthesize skills/content from multiple units of study is an assessment OF learning. A performance task is an opportunity to demonstrate mastery and apply skills across domains of a subject. A math performance task may include many include multiple standards for mathematical practice long with problems from OA and NBT domains in order to complete the task.

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Authentic, hands-on tasks where students produce original work that is generally interpreted with a rubric, checklist or rating scale

Ex: an end of term project that encompasses many standards

A project that encompasses many standards and requires the student to synthesize skills/content from multiple units of study can be an assessment AS learning. A performance task is an opportunity to apply skills across domains of a subject, and may require students to evaluate the effectiveness of their process as they work through challenges that lead to the final product.

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Data collected with a set plan in mind

Ex: common quizes and tests given by an entire grade level or department

Common quizes/tests are a formal assessment OF learning & FOR learning.

When given as a formative assessment, the members of the PLC and plan to revew the results with the intent to revise lesson plans based on the needs of the students. (FOR)

The PLC team can also plan to review results/data of  summative assessments to evaluate mastery, the effectiveness of their lessons, or the validity of the assessment tool (OF).

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Data collected with a set plan in mind

Ex: common quizes and tests given by an entire grade level or department

Common quizes/tests are a formal assessment OF learning & FOR learning.

When given as a formative assessment, the members of the PLC and plan to revew the results with the intent to revise lesson plans based on the needs of the students. (FOR)

The PLC team can also plan to review results/data of  summative assessments to evaluate mastery, the effectiveness of their lessons, or the validity of the assessment tool (OF).

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A measure used to monitor student progress at predetermined junctures throughout the school year

Ex: CERT exams (secondary)

CERT exams are given 3 times a year in secondary settings and are aligned to College and Career Readiness Standards. They serve as an assessment FOR learning because students can access remedial content based on their results in math, reading, writing, and science.

CERT exams can also serve as an assessment OF learning when teachers review the results and levels of mastery demonstrated by students.

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A measure used to monitor student progress at predetermined junctures throughout the school year

Ex: CERT exams (secondary)

CERT exams are given 3 times a year in secondary settings and are aligned to College and Career Readiness Standards. They serve as an assessment FOR learning because students can access remedial content based on their results in math, reading, writing, and science.

CERT exams can also serve as an assessment OF learning when teachers review the results and levels of mastery demonstrated by students.

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A measure generally used to predict performance on an annual high stakes test.

Ex: NWEA MAP test

The MAP test is given 3 times a year, and provides teachers with current levels, growth data, comparission data (district & average achievement), and a projected future achievment including SBAC performance. It is an assessment FOR learning when considering the student's RIT score and present levels on the learning continuum.

At the end of the year, MAP data can be an assessement OF learning when considering student growth and mastery from fall to spring.