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Ezra Denham

1. It is important for students to understand the goals behind assessment so that the students can provide a value and purpose to them. Without a purpose students can become unmotivated and unengaged in their work.

2.Well-aligned assessments promote equity by making sure that all students have fair access to learning materials. It also ensures that students are being assessed on what is meant to be assessed.

3. You can ensure that your assessments align with your learning goals through clear stating of goals and practices like backwards design in which assessments and activities are based off of standards and learning goals.

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Lerin Moreland

1. Students need to understand the goals so they know what they have to do, if students don't think that they matter then they won't do it and that could cause you to get bad results as a teacher.

2. A well-designed assessment is importants to all because this ensures that all students get fair treatment within the assessment based on their needs as an individual.

3. To ensure that your assessment aligns with your learning goals you have to make sure that you utilize important practices like backward design to make sure that you are assessing the correct objectives.

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1. Its important for students to understand the goals behind assessments because it provides a purpose, students know the value in their assessments this can help them connect with their learning objectives and it also helps students focus their efforts on mastering their skills or knowledge.

2. Well-designed assessments promote equity in the classroom by ensuring all students have a fair opportunity to demonstrate their learning.

3. To ensure your assessments align with your learning goals you can, start with clear learning goals and choose assessment types that match with the learning goals. You can also seek help with a peer, and make sure to reflect and revise.

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Emily Jones

1. It's important for students to understand the goals behind assessments so they know what they are working towards. Students are less likely to be motivated to do well if they are unsure what the goal is.

2. Well-aligned assessments help to create equity because it ensures that students are being tested on the content taught which again is motivating to the students as they place value on what you are teaching.

3. You can utilize backwards design lesson planning where you create your objectives first and then assessments.

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Aiden Kolzow,

It is important for students to know the goal so they understand why they are taking them. The students need to know that they are supposed to help them and not hurt them.It should help the students know what they know and help the teacher also. It promotes equality because it actually makes sure the assessments are being used on what the teacher is teaching. You can use backwards planning and making sure the en goal is always in your head.

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Casey Caraher

1. It is important for students to know the goals so they understand what they are working for. If a student does not understand why they are learning a lesson, then they are more likely to not care about it as much.

2. These promote equity because it makes sure that students are being tested on the things that they actually studied. This helps make the lessons actually worth the time.

3. When making assignments, I will make sure to look back at the end goal every time. This is to assure what I am teaching in class can actually be applied to the goals in place.

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1. It's important because it allows them to work toward something and receive a reward for their hard work. It also challenges them to try their best, without some goal kids do not understand why they have to be evaluated on what they know and don't take it as seriously.

2. They promote equity because it assures students are being tested on stuff they were actually taught, This makes all assessments fair and shows their progress of understanding.

3. I can clearly state the learning goals I am trying to achieve. As I am creating the assessments I will refer back to the learning target and be sure it aligns with it.

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1. It is important that student understand the goals behind assessments because it lets them work towards a goal of improving their skills rather than just trying to get a good grade as most students including myself before this class think of assessments. Students need to understand that an assessment shows more than a grade, it shows your progress in the material and what you have mastered and what you need to continue to work on.

2. Well-aligned assesments promote equality in the classroom because they ensure that students are being tested on what they were actually taught, making the assessment fair and reflective of their learning. A well-aligned assessment gives the teacher a true grasp and understanding on how well their students are comprehending the material they are teaching.

3. To be sure your assessments align with your learning goals start by outlining specific, measurable learning objectives or goals for the lesson or unit. Be sure your tests are connected to the material being taught, for example if you are teaching about algebraic equations do not give students questions about geometry. Be sure all of your information on your assessment has been discussed and presented to the students.

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1. Understanding the goals always the students to understand what they need to work towards and how they can work towards it.

2. They promote equity because it allows students to focus more and it shows if they are on track or not. Having support also shows students that they are hoping for the best from their teachers.

3. Clearly state the learning goals and how you wish you want your students to obtain it. Also doing reviews and skills also can help make sure this happens.

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1. It is important for students to understand the goals behind their assessments because it will allow they to understand that the work they are doing if for a purpose and it will become more engaged in what they are reaching for, not only that they will get a clear idea on what they can improve on and how much they need to grow to meet said goal.

2. Well- aligned assessments promote equity in the classroom because it allows students to know if they are on track and know that everyone is being graded the same. The support the students will be given will ensure that student is also getting what they need to be successful and have the goal met.

3. To make sure the assessments align with my learning goals it is important for each on to fit into the learning objectives and what the students are learning has a meaning behind it. This way the goal is clear and the student knows exactly what they are meant to be reaching for.

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It's important for students to understand the goal behind assessments because it helps them see assessments as tools for learning, not just grading. Understanding the purpose encourages engagement, motivation, and a growth mindset, allowing students to focus on improving their skills, setting goals, and tracking their progress effectively.

Well-aligned assessments promote equity by ensuring all students are evaluated based on consistent, relevant criteria. They allow for fair comparisons of performance, helping identify individual needs. This ensures that every student, regardless of background or learning style, has equal opportunities to succeed, fostering a more inclusive and supportive classroom.

To ensure assessments align with learning goals, first, clearly define the objectives you want students to achieve. Design assessments that directly measure these objectives, using appropriate formats and criteria. Regularly review and adjust assessments to ensure they accurately reflect the skills, knowledge, and understanding students are expected to demonstrate.

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Cora Craft

It is important for students to understand the goals behind assessments because it helps them recognize the purpose and value of the evaluation process. Instead of seeing assessments merely as tests to pass.

Well-aligned assessments promote equity in the classroom by ensuring that every student is evaluated based on the same clear, relevant learning goals.

To ensure your assessments align with learning goals, start by clearly defining the specific skills and knowledge you want students to demonstrate. Next, design assessment tasks that directly measure these objectives and reflect the types of activities students engaged in during formats to capture different aspects of learning and check for alignment throughout the process by asking yourself if each question or task truly evaluates the intended learning outcomes. Finally, gather feedback from students and colleagues to refine and adjust assessments as needed, ensuring they remain focused and purposeful.

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It is important for students to understand the goals of their assessments because it gives them something to work towards and lets them know that the work they put in is worth being done. It gives students motivation for success knowing that they are going to achieve something in doing the assessment.

Well aligned assessments promote equity in the classroom by giving all students an opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge. Well aligned assessments consider many of the ways students have learned and are best prepared to show their growth.

In my classroom, I will make sure my assessments are aligned with my learning goals by using methods like the backwards design method to make sure all assessments and lessons have a connected purpose.

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It is important for students to understand that there is a reason behind why you are teaching them the subject that you are. They need to know that there are clear and demonstrable skills or knowledge that they are gearing towards. This creates higher levels of engagement and adds meaning to their learning.

Well-assigned assessments can help show students where they are at in their learning progress and help them to see the worth in the hard work they have been doing. If the assessment does not align with the goals you told them, then they are not likely to try hard or see any point to the assessment (if there is one).

Steps I can take to ensure that my assessments align with my goals is designing as much of the assessments in the pre-planning process so that I can be sure they align with my goals, not making stuff up as I go. Making sure these goals are clearly told to my students so that they also know what to expect can help keep me accountable to creating aligned assessments.

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It is important for students to understand the goals behind assessments so that the lesson becomes meaningful to them. This will help them have the desire to learn.

Well-aligned assignments promote equity in the classroom because the expectation for the assignment are set and students are being measured equally and have the same opportunity to show their knowledge.

Steps that I can take to ensure that assessments align with my learning goals are having a clear set of learning objectives for each lesson that align with standards. When creating assessments, I will have my objectives and standards in mind.

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Amelia Tucker

Students need to understand the goal behind the assessment because they are active members in their education. We are helping to raise future adults who should be active in their own betterment. Knowing the goal of their assessment is part of teaching that.

When assessments are well aligned they allow for equity because students are all able to perform equally and be graded in the same way.

I will keep the standards and goals in mind when created assessments and then also double check my assessments after making them to ensure alignment.

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It very important for students to understand the goals behind each assignment because they are able to understand what you are asking from them. When assignments are promote equity in the classroom. It allows for students to feel confident in what they are doing, and in there learning. The steps I can take when making sure assessments to align with the learning goals. Is that I always keep the goals that I have set on my mind. I make sure that each and every kids understand what each goal means, and knows how to reach that goal. I also needs to let kids step themselves goals within my goals, so they can hit there own goals as well.

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