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This is a quick way to see if a student understood what was taught within the lesson. This can happen as the kids leave the classroom for recess, lunch, or dismissal. This is to be completed individually.

Strengths: fast and immediate after lessons

Limitations: there are only a few questions so it doesn't show full understanding of the lesson taught.

APA: Exit Ticket. (n.d.). Retrieved January 17, 2019, from http://www.theteachertoolkit.com/index.php/tool/exit-ticket

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This is a way for students to communicate to the teacher if they understand (thumbs up), sort of understand (side ways thumb), or do not understand (thumbs down). This is individually assessed.

Strengths: this is a quick way to assess students and see where you need to go next in your instruction in order to be most effective.

Limitations: Students may self-assess incorrectly, giving the wrong data to the teacher.

APA: I saw this in my field experience.

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Students can list 3 things about the subject that they are learning that another student might have a question about. This is an individual assignment.

Strengths: this allows the students to ask questions that they might not feel comfortable asking in front of the class. This also is a way for the teacher to have better understandings of questions that the students have.

Limitations: students may write questions that they already know the answer to, and the teacher will teach what students do not need answers to.

APA: https://www.edutopia.org/groups/assessment/250941

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Students compare and contrast a topic. This can be used individually or in a group setting.

Strengths: this allows the student to show deeper thinking on the topic given.

Limitations: there is no student choice.

APA: https://www.edutopia.org/groups/assessment/250941

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Students share their prior knowledge on the topic being taught as well as what they learned. This is best completed in a group setting.

Strengths: students feel comfortable sharing with each other in a smaller setting, rather than sharing in front of everyone. Students then share in a bigger group which relays to the teacher what they actually know or need to know.

Limitations: students may not stay on task or may not know what they don't know so the conversations are not helpful.

APA: saw the video in class

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This allows the students to show their knowledge that they are expected to know from the teacher. This is an individual assignment.

Strengths: students are either right or wrong so the teacher is able to get quantitative data and build off of it for future teaching.

Limitations: some students are not good at taking tests/quizzes so they may not perform well on the assessments. Also students may understand the material, but their grade may not properly show their knowledge.

APA: I saw this in my field experience.

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Students are able to write an explanation of what they understand. Then the teacher reads these and provides feedback. This is an individual assignment.

Strengths: this allows personalized communication between the student and teacher. It also allows the teacher to understand where each student is and know how to differentiate their instruction to gain better understanding for their students.

Limitations: students may not touch on certain parts of a topic, so the teacher is unable to fully assess if the student understands.

APA: https://www.edutopia.org/groups/assessment/250941

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Students are given their own white boards where they are able to write their answers to questions asked from the teacher. This is best used in a large or small group setting.

Strengths: students are only given one question at a time so they won't be overwhelmed. There is less pressure, and students may not even realize they are being assessed.

Limitations: students may not take the activity seriously since it is not paper and pencil, showing that they do not fully understand the material and resulting in bad grades for the student.

APA: I saw this in my field experience.

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Students are able to create a project that allows them to show their understanding in a creative way. This can be an individual or group effort.

Strengths: students are able to express their knowledge in a way that is personal to them.

Limitations: the teacher needs to have a specific rubric to make sure that the student is meeting the content standard.

APA: My teachers assessed me this way while I was in school.

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Instead of writing what the students have learned, the students will doodle their learnings from the lesson. This is to be completed individually. However, students can collaborate with their peers if wanted.

Strengths: students are able to share their thinking in a free expression.

Limitations: students may not fully express their thinking just through a doodle.

APA: https://www.edutopia.org/groups/assessment/250941

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The students process what they learned and why they learned the material. This is done on an individual basis and then shared in a small or large group setting.

Strengths: this allows the student to have a connection to why they learned the material and then the teacher is able to receive feedback in order to see where the lesson plan needs to go from there.

Limitations: the students may not understand why they are learning the material or how it relates to their prior knowledge.

APA: https://www.edutopia.org/groups/assessment/250941

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Students are able to share 3 things they learned in the lesson, 2 things they found interesting or how they made connections, and 1 question they still have. Students can complete this individually and then share with their peers.

Strengths: the students are able to share what is going on in their head without the stress of a quiz. The teacher is able to have a quick understanding of where the students are in the lesson.

Limitations: students may not be able to share in all three components of the organizer.

APA: I use this currently in my reading class.

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Students nod their head yes or no if they understand the material being taught. This is completed individually.

Strengths: this is a quick assessment for the teacher to allow her to change the way of her lesson.

Limitations: students may agree with others in order to continue moving forward without actually understanding.

APA: https://www.edutopia.org/groups/assessment/250941

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Students are able to answer questions using technology remotes to answer their questions. This would be completed individually.

Strengths: this allows the teacher to receive answers and data quickly. Students are able to know if they answered correctly immediately.

Limitations: students may not use technology correctly, causing students

APA: I did this while in school

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This interactive online forum allows students to share their responses in a fun way. This is best done in teams within the classroom.

Strengths: This is fun and engaging, while also timed for quick immediate response.

Limitations: Students may need more time to correctly answer questions, they may rush and not fully understand the questions being asked.

APA: I learned about this in my ITEC course

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The teacher asks questions throughout the lesson and then pulls random popsicle sticks with students' names on them in order to fairly call on each student. These are answered individually in a large group setting.

Strengths: this allows a fair chance to all students and gives a quick response to the teacher.

Limitations: students may be embarrassed to speak in front of the class.

APA: I saw this in my field experience.

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Students can transfer their knowledge about materials being taught in class to create a movie teaching the lesson to others in a creative way. This can be a group or individual effort.

Strengths: This allows students to be creative and show true understanding of the material in order to be able to reteach it to others.

Limitations: This is a timely task and requires longer to grade as well.

APA: I learned about this during ITEC

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Students can take certain aspects from the materials being taught and work in groups to create a lesson to teach to the class.

Strengths: this allows students to show their true understanding of the material and transfer the knowledge to others.

Limitations: working in groups, the teacher may not fully see the understanding of each individual student.

APA: I saw this in my field experience.

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The class is broken into different groups where each group becomes an "expert" on a section of the lesson. They are then able to share with others in the classroom about their topic. This is a small group setting and then into a large group setting as the lesson comes together.

Strengths: this allows students to work in groups which may help them feel more comfortable, this also allows the students to share their knowledge and reteach the materials to other students.

Limitations: Some students may not fully understand the material and choose to remain quiet. Therefore, the teacher is unable to properly assess if the student gained the knowledge or not.

APA: I did this in my reading class this semester.

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Students make predictions about an experiment or class demo. After the experiment, the student then shares if their predictions were right or wrong and why. This is completed individually.

Strengths: The student is able to build on their own knowledge and grow from the experience.

Limitations: Students may not take being wrong very well. They may take it to heart.

APA: https://www.edutopia.org/groups/assessment/250941

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A running record is used to watch as students read and determine where their strengths and weaknesses are in reading. This is an individual assessment.

Strengths: allows the teacher to obtain data on where the student messes up while reading, how many words a minute they are reading, and their reading comprehension.

Limitations: students are aware of being tested and may not perform as well due to anxiety/nerves.

APA: I administered this test in my field experience

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At the end of a semester, students take an exam covering all of the material to show their knowledge. This is an individual assignment.

Strengths: the teacher is able to have an understanding of all the material gained from the students throughout the semester.

Limitations: Students may have testing anxiety which causes them not to perform well on the final exam even though they have the knowledge and understanding of the materials.

APA: I have taken final exams

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After reading a book, students share a summary about the book that they read as well as connections that they had with the book. This can be completed in a group or individual setting.

Strengths: students show their overall comprehension of the book given.

Limitations: students may not have enjoyed reading the book so they will not present the book report well depending on their connections to the book.

APA: I did book reports when I was in elementary and middle school.

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Reflective journals allow students to reflect on the material taught in the lesson. They are able to express themselves in whatever way they feel is best to share their knowledge. This is completed individually.

Strengths: Allows students to freely express their knowledge.

Limitations: Takes a lot of time to read through each students' journals.

APA: https://www.edutopia.org/groups/assessment/250941

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Homework is sent home to give the students more practice from the materials being taught in school. This is completed individually at home.

Strengths: allows students to have more practice so that they are able to continue to develop their knowledge.

Limitations: parents at home may not be able to help students if they do not understand, children may not complete homework, parents may not have time for homework.

APA: I have had homework and seen this in my field experience.