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Even though assessments help me track progress and how students are doing. In our District we assess too much! It is very stressful for students and teachers.

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I think of a student taking a test on paper. I know that this isn't the only kind of assessment, but it's what comes to mind.

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Okay, I don't like the amount of assessing we do, but some of it gives great information. I like daily assessments that are short sweet and target specific information. Mostly I think of how it is a stressor.

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Data Data Data...This is exactly what I think about when I hear test. Reviewing student data, comparing it amongst other assessments and then making a plan of what we are going to do from here. But can we really make any growth when there is so much testing and no time for actual teaching to take a moment and sink in?

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When I think of assessment, I often think about the hours that are spent studying feeling like you are not getting anywhere and being stressed about having to take an exam.

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When I think of assesments I have a mental image of my students who have difficulty showing their learning on traditional test shutting down, feeling stressed and even crying.

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Assessment allows me to gain a better understanding of what my students need. I try not to think of assessments as paper pencil and standardized. On daily basis I am assessing my students through observations and task completion. Through this assessment I am then able to individualize learning.

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I think assessments are stressful for students. I think they provoke a lot of stress.

As a teacher, it is important for me to review the quiz with my students. I repeat questions so students who pay attention should be able to get those questions correct.

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When I think about "assessment" I think of stress.  Many of my students do not have confidence in their test taking abilities and fear failure which often leads to them shutting down even when they have a good grasp of the material.

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test anxiety, overwhelmed students, one measure that is seen as the end all be all

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Pencil and bubble in answer sheets