Different Types of Assessment by https://padlet.com/lanabarysheva/Assessment M5U1A1 Group 1 en-us 2022-02-07 11:11:07 UTC 2025-05-19 13:10:26 UTC hello@padlet.com lanabarysheva https://padlet.com/lanabarysheva/Assessment/wish/2426589550 There are many types of assessment that educators use to shape the student learning process and provide an information about the students learning as well.]]> 2022-12-21 10:46:38 UTC https://padlet.com/lanabarysheva/Assessment/wish/2426589550 What is assessment? lanabarysheva https://padlet.com/lanabarysheva/Assessment/wish/2426601688 Assessment is an array of methods and tools “that educators use to evaluate, measure, and document the academic readiness, learning progress, skill acquisition, or educational needs of students.” (Assessment, 2015)

]]> 2022-12-21 11:08:46 UTC https://padlet.com/lanabarysheva/Assessment/wish/2426601688 Ipsative Assessment lanabarysheva https://padlet.com/lanabarysheva/Assessment/wish/2426611743 Ipsative assessment measures progress of the students against his or her previous results, thus motivating students to set goals and improve their skills. This helps students to learn from their mistakes, motivates them to do better and shows that learning is a process (growth mindset). 


]]> 2022-12-21 11:27:49 UTC https://padlet.com/lanabarysheva/Assessment/wish/2426611743 Interim Assessment lanabarysheva https://padlet.com/lanabarysheva/Assessment/wish/2426635136 Interim assessment checks student's growth towards the target goals. It is used to:
  • evaluate where students are in their learning progress 
  • determine whether they are on track to performing well on future assessments, such as standardized tests or end-of-course exams 

]]> 2022-12-21 12:10:51 UTC https://padlet.com/lanabarysheva/Assessment/wish/2426635136 lanabarysheva https://padlet.com/lanabarysheva/Assessment/wish/2426637947 Teachers can incorporate ipsative assessments into their classroom with (Kampen & McEwan, 2021) :
  • Portfolios
  • A two-stage testing process
  • Project-based learning activities

]]> 2022-12-21 12:16:22 UTC https://padlet.com/lanabarysheva/Assessment/wish/2426637947 lanabarysheva https://padlet.com/lanabarysheva/Assessment/wish/2426640095 Components of interim assessment (Moody, 2019):
  • Give insight on student progress
  • Term used interchangeably with benchmark exam
  • Given at different “intervals” throughout the school year
  • Used for accountability of schools, students, and teachers
  • Used to identify areas where adjusted instruction is needed

Examples of interim assessment:
  • chapter test
  • extended essay
  • project scored with a rubric
]]> 2022-12-21 12:20:54 UTC https://padlet.com/lanabarysheva/Assessment/wish/2426640095 lanabarysheva https://padlet.com/lanabarysheva/Assessment/wish/2426675109 This policy brief discusses why interim assessment plays an important role in improving learning and teaching. ]]> 2022-12-21 13:18:39 UTC https://padlet.com/lanabarysheva/Assessment/wish/2426675109 Norm-Referenced Assessment lanabarysheva https://padlet.com/lanabarysheva/Assessment/wish/2426676627 Norm-referenced assessment provides data about student’s achievement and compares it to his/her group of peers. 
It is used to measure student achievement to determine:
  • Language ability
  • Grade readiness
  • Physical development
  • College admission decisions
  • Need for additional learning support

Types of norm-referenced assessments include:
  • IQ tests
  • Physical assessments
  • Standardized college admissions tests like the SAT and GRE
Norm-referenced assessment is not usually used in the classroom but it can provide a valuable data about student’s performance based on previous tests results. 
]]> 2022-12-21 13:20:35 UTC https://padlet.com/lanabarysheva/Assessment/wish/2426676627 Criterion-Referenced Assessment lanabarysheva https://padlet.com/lanabarysheva/Assessment/wish/2426683778 Criterion-referenced assessment measures student’s performance against the grade level standards. It provides information about student’s strength and areas that need to be improved.
Criterion-referenced tests may include: 
  • multiple-choice questions
  • true-false questions
  • "open-ended" questions combination of question types

Criterion-Referenced Test article from Edglossary describes in detail what these tests are and provides examples of how criterion-referenced tests and scores may be used as well as highlights some debate points about this type of assessment. 
]]> 2022-12-21 13:30:28 UTC https://padlet.com/lanabarysheva/Assessment/wish/2426683778 Criterion vs Norm Referenced Assessment: Examples & Evaluation lanabarysheva https://padlet.com/lanabarysheva/Assessment/wish/2426683904 2022-12-21 13:30:41 UTC https://padlet.com/lanabarysheva/Assessment/wish/2426683904 What is Assessment? Ipsative Assessment/Interim Assessment/Criterion & Norm-Referenced Assessments lanabarysheva https://padlet.com/lanabarysheva/Assessment/wish/2426685556 2022-12-21 13:32:58 UTC https://padlet.com/lanabarysheva/Assessment/wish/2426685556 Sources: lanabarysheva https://padlet.com/lanabarysheva/Assessment/wish/2427206599 Armstrong, T., Ph. D. (2020, March 17). 10 Things Educators Should Know About Ipsative Assessments. American Institute for Learning and Human Development. Retrieved December 21, 2022, from https://www.institute4learning.com/2020/03/05/10-things-educators-should-know-about-ipsative-assessments/

Assessment. (2015, October 11). Edglossary. Retrieved December 20, 2022, from https://www.edglossary.org/assessment/

Interim Assessment. (n.d.). Renaissance. Retrieved December 21, 2022, from https://www.renaissance.com/edword/interim-assessment/#:~:text=An%20interim%20assessment%20is%20a,assessments%20during%20the%20school%20year.

Criterion-Referenced Test. (2014, April 30). Edglossary. Retrieved December 21, 2022, from https://www.edglossary.org/criterion-referenced-test/

Kampen, M., & McEwan, S. (2021, September 24). 6 Types of Assessment (and How to Use Them). Prodigy Education. Retrieved December 20, 2022, from https://www.prodigygame.com/main-en/blog/types-of-assessment/

Moody, J. (2019, November 27). What is an Interim Assessment? Edulastic Blog. Retrieved December 21, 2022, from https://edulastic.com/blog/interim-assessment/

Perie, M., Marion, S., Gong (National Center for the Improvement of Educational Assessment), B., & Wurtzel (The Aspen Institute), J. (n.d.). The Role of Interim Assessments in a Comprehensive Assessment System. Achieve. Retrieved December 21, 2022, from https://www.achieve.org/files/TheRoleofInterimAssessments.pdf

Renaissance. (2019, October). What is an interim assessment? | EdWords. Retrieved December 21, 2022, from https://www.renaissance.com/edword/interim-assessment/

Teachings in Education. (2016, December 18). Assessment in Education: Top 14 Examples [Video]. YouTube. Retrieved December 21, 2022, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTkQjH-_97c

Teachings in Education. (2017a, January 17). Criterion vs Norm Referenced Assessment: Examples & Evaluation [Video]. YouTube. Retrieved December 21, 2022, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5hJNpO0JPE

Wisconsin DPI - Resources for the Field. (2016, May 13). Interim Assessment (Strategic Assessment System, Part 2) [Video]. YouTube. Retrieved December 21, 2022, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_rMeH95UUI
]]> 2022-12-22 04:55:55 UTC https://padlet.com/lanabarysheva/Assessment/wish/2427206599 Diagnostic Assessment lanabarysheva https://padlet.com/lanabarysheva/Assessment/wish/2427208288 Diagnostic assessments can be looked at as pre-tests to help teachers identify what students know and can do in different areas to support students’ learning. These kinds of assessments may help teachers understand what students already know in order to build on the students’ strengths and address what they need.]]> 2022-12-22 04:59:26 UTC https://padlet.com/lanabarysheva/Assessment/wish/2427208288 jacalynbolster https://padlet.com/lanabarysheva/Assessment/wish/2429617170 The 4 types of assessments used for the diagnostic assessment process include:
 1. universal screening
2. classroom observations
3. progress monitoring
4. qualitative data that are specific to the learning gap]]> 2022-12-28 01:11:06 UTC https://padlet.com/lanabarysheva/Assessment/wish/2429617170 Diagnostic vs. Formative vs. Summative Asssessments jacalynbolster https://padlet.com/lanabarysheva/Assessment/wish/2429620736 2022-12-28 01:18:45 UTC https://padlet.com/lanabarysheva/Assessment/wish/2429620736 Examples of Diagnostic tests jacalynbolster https://padlet.com/lanabarysheva/Assessment/wish/2429622950 https://www.formpl.us/blog/diagnostic-assessment

Some examples of Diagnostic tests include:
  • surveys and questionnaires
  • unit pre-tests
  • checklists
  • curriculum based measurements
  • entry slips

]]> 2022-12-28 01:23:25 UTC https://padlet.com/lanabarysheva/Assessment/wish/2429622950 Summative assessment rachelsmarte https://padlet.com/lanabarysheva/Assessment/wish/2431431144 When we see "summative assessments" we might think of students spaced out in rows taking timed paper tests with multiple choice answers, accumulating enough points to pass. However, a summative assessment can be any assessment that measures student learning at the end of a unit. Creativity and student-centered thinking can transform the summative assessment phase of learning into an exciting, authentic opportunity for students to show off their growth and skills, and if evaluated carefully, can be better gauges of student progress than paper tests.

]]> 2023-01-02 05:46:00 UTC https://padlet.com/lanabarysheva/Assessment/wish/2431431144 Creative summative assessment ideas rachelsmarte https://padlet.com/lanabarysheva/Assessment/wish/2431431921 These are great summative assessment options that are student-centered and emphasize student choice:
  • newscast
  • talk show
  • mix tape
  • scrapbook
  • social media posts
  • Baking/cooking (measurement)
  • Museum
  • Songs
  • Haiku exit tickets
  • Comic strips/Powtoons

]]> 2023-01-02 05:47:28 UTC https://padlet.com/lanabarysheva/Assessment/wish/2431431921 What Makes Summative Assessment a Powerful Tool for Teachers rachelsmarte https://padlet.com/lanabarysheva/Assessment/wish/2431432371 Summative assessments are important because they "set benchmarks to evaluate performance." If you're designing learning units backwards (ie using specific standards to design the assessment first, then planning learning activities) then summative assessments as important as formative assessments in supporting your students towards expected outcomes. 

]]> 2023-01-02 05:48:29 UTC https://padlet.com/lanabarysheva/Assessment/wish/2431432371 Single-point rubrics rachelsmarte https://padlet.com/lanabarysheva/Assessment/wish/2431509018 Single-point rubrics are a simplified way to give high quality feedback on summative assessments. They break assignments up into comprehensible categories, making expectations clear and simple for students. The focus on strengths and weaknesses versus points builds the intrinsic value of learning. Their flexibility means students can be creative and take more risks to demonstrate their range of understanding. They reduce unhealthy competition and comparisons to other students and place the focus on the learning outcome rather than the grade.]]> 2023-01-02 09:08:53 UTC https://padlet.com/lanabarysheva/Assessment/wish/2431509018 Performance Assessment https://padlet.com/lanabarysheva/Assessment/wish/2432220487 Performance assessment is intended to track a student's ability to use and demonstrate skills. The overall goal is to improve the learning experience for the students and for the teacher to see how effective the lesson plans have been. It uses developmental checklists, portfolios, and progress reports. While it can be used to assign a grade to a student, that is not the main goal of this type of assessment. Classwork is centered on projects and tasks where the teacher can track progress.]]> 2023-01-03 08:47:06 UTC https://padlet.com/lanabarysheva/Assessment/wish/2432220487 Using Performance Assessments to Support Student Learning https://padlet.com/lanabarysheva/Assessment/wish/2432222161 "Performance assessments are part of a robust assessment system in which students show what they know by writing an essay, curating a portfolio of work, or conducting original research. Ultimately, performance assessments can allow students to demonstrate college and career readiness through a culminating assessment—such as a graduate capstone or senior portfolio defense. The report on which this brief is based documents the work of three districts involved in the California Performance Assessment Collaborative: Los Angeles, Oakland, and Pasadena Unified School Districts. Through interviews, focus groups, and observations, we identify the key conditions needed to support the implementation of culminating performance assessments at the district, school, and classroom levels. We also examine students’ and educators’ perceptions of outcomes related to participation in performance assessment initiatives. Finally, we summarize lessons from the districts’ experiences with performance assessments and present associated recommendations to district leaders and state policymakers."]]> 2023-01-03 08:49:41 UTC https://padlet.com/lanabarysheva/Assessment/wish/2432222161 https://padlet.com/lanabarysheva/Assessment/wish/2432222269 2023-01-03 08:49:54 UTC https://padlet.com/lanabarysheva/Assessment/wish/2432222269 Formative assessment. What is it? https://padlet.com/lanabarysheva/Assessment/wish/2437623949 Formative assessment is that which takes place before and during the learning process. This term is often used in contrast with summative assessment which is the one that happens at the end of a specific learning process.]]> 2023-01-09 11:34:35 UTC https://padlet.com/lanabarysheva/Assessment/wish/2437623949 Why use formative assessment? https://padlet.com/lanabarysheva/Assessment/wish/2437631471 The main goal of formative assessment is to be a tool which allows us to gather information about our students' progress and needs. Then we can use this information to make decissions about how we are going to plan the rest of the learning cycle: what do students need to review before their summative assessment? What do individual students struggle with or excel at? What activities are motivating students?]]> 2023-01-09 11:42:29 UTC https://padlet.com/lanabarysheva/Assessment/wish/2437631471 Examples of formative assessments. https://padlet.com/lanabarysheva/Assessment/wish/2437652902 Formative assessment can take many forms but let's consider a few in particular:

Tests - while most people associate tests exclusively with summative assessment, these can also be a tool to inform our future instruction. For example, as someone who teaches ESL, I have prepared many students for IELTS, TOEFL, Trinity etc. I like to begin those courses by having students take the tests in class, which allows me to gauge which parts they struggle with both in terms of language skill and of individual exercises. This is something I repeat several times throughout the teaching cycle and the results of each test inform my decisions on what material to cover in the coming lessons.

Entry/exit tickets - small tasks given to the students at the start or end of a lesson are also excellent examples of formative assessment. We use these mini-tasks not to evaluate our students but to get a general idea of their previous knowledge (entry ticket) or their overall grasp at the end of the lesson (exit ticket). Again, with this information, we can then decide how to approach the following the lesson(s).

Concept Checking Questions (CCQs) - not all formative assessment need to happen in a way that calls attention to itself. Something as simple as asking some questions to check understanding in order to decide if we should move forward or explain something in more detail is also formative assessment.

Brainstorming - a personal favourite of mine, introducing the topic for the day and then giving some time for students to think about it and come up with as many ideas as possible is also formative assessment.]]> 2023-01-09 12:04:14 UTC https://padlet.com/lanabarysheva/Assessment/wish/2437652902 Formative Assessment definition and extra examples. https://padlet.com/lanabarysheva/Assessment/wish/2437653889 2023-01-09 12:05:16 UTC https://padlet.com/lanabarysheva/Assessment/wish/2437653889