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Example:  Pre and Post Unit Assessments

Pre and post unit assessment data can be compared within the grade level and specific strategies can be shared to improve student learning.

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

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Example: MAP Growth

The MAP Growth assessment occurs three times a year and is used to predict student performance on SBAC assessments.

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

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Example:  Placement Assessments

Placement assessments for students to qualify for advanced classes assess students on specific criteria for entrance.

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

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Example: STAR Reading

STAR Reading is an assessment used to identify at-risk students.

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

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Example: SBAC Assessments

This assessment is given yearly and rates students, teachers, schools, and districts.

A test that has consequences for students, teachers, schools, or districts

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Example:  Math Test

Classroom assessment provides teachers with data for grades and attainment of standards.

Collection of data as part of the instructional routine (may also be considered instructional assessment)

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Example: Spelling Test

Instructional assessment provides teachers with data for grades and attainment of standards.

Data collected within the instructional cycle (also referred to as classroom assessment)

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Example: Envisions Math Quick Checks

This is an example of an assessment that provides immediate feedback to students and teachers as to whether students understood the math lesson.

A process internal to instruction that offers results in a timely fashion to inform and improve instruction and are used for giving descriptive feedback to students

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Example: MAP Growth

The MAP Growth assessment occurs three times a year and is used to predict student performance on SBAC assessments.

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

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Example: Teacher Observation

Informal assessment can be observation of students completing a task.

Data collected without any specific planning

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Example: Graded Papers

Graded papers assess students understanding of concepts that were taught.

Data collected with a set plan in mind

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Example: MAP Growth

The MAP Growth assessment occurs three times a year and is used to predict student performance on SBAC assessments.

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

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Example: WIDA Assessment

The WIDA assessment compares scores of EL students and can be used as assessment for learning.

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

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Example: SBAC Assessments

This assessment is given yearly and rates students, teachers, schools, and districts.

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

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Example: End of Unit Assessments

After students have been taught, end of unit assessments demonstrate whether students met learning targets.

The sum of evidence for learning gathered at the culmination of a designated point in time, such as the end of a unit or on an annual basis

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Example:  Projects

Students are given choices and options for their focus.

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