Different types of Assessment by samuel lee https://padlet.com/samuellee14/dt9ggww9z209y1k8 en-us 2022-12-22 13:05:06 UTC 2025-05-19 13:10:26 UTC hello@padlet.com Formative Assessment samuellee14 https://padlet.com/samuellee14/dt9ggww9z209y1k8/wish/2427442964 What is formative Assessment:
“Formative assessment is a planned, ongoing process used by all students and teachers during learning and teaching to elicit and use evidence of student learning to improve student understanding of intended disciplinary learning outcomes and support students to become self-directed learners.”

Formative assessments should be quick and seamlessly integrate into instruction. These assessments are not usually part of collecting grades, but serve more to guide the teaching process based on how and wha the students are learning.


]]> 2022-12-22 13:08:16 UTC https://padlet.com/samuellee14/dt9ggww9z209y1k8/wish/2427442964 Summative Assessment samuellee14 https://padlet.com/samuellee14/dt9ggww9z209y1k8/wish/2427443119 Summative Assessment Definition (edglossary.org)

Summative assessments are assessments that are used to judge student learning at the end of an instructional period. This could be a long period, like a semester or the entire school year, or it could be for a shorter period like the end of a chapter or unit. Since these assessments are at the end of the period, they are generally used to evaluate whether students have reached the learning milestones the teacher expected of them, and are not meant to provide diagnostic information. They can however provide the teacher with data to show how many students performed well in different aspects of the course, which can be used to adjust approach if necessary in the next semester or school year.]]> 2022-12-22 13:08:33 UTC https://padlet.com/samuellee14/dt9ggww9z209y1k8/wish/2427443119 Diagnostic Assessment samuellee14 https://padlet.com/samuellee14/dt9ggww9z209y1k8/wish/2427443538 What is diagnostic assessment?
Diagnostic assessments are sets of written questions (multiple choice or short answer) that assess a learner's current knowledge base or current views on a topic/issue to be studied in the course.

Diagnostic assessment examples include pre-assessment tests that give you a snapshot of or diagnose knowledge to screen students. For instance, if a teacher wants to start a lesson on two-digit multiplication with young pupils, they can use diagnostic assessment to make sure the lesson is delivered well.

Why use diagnostic assessment?
It allows teachers to determine students individual strengths, weaknesses, knowledge, and skills prior to instruction.

What is the different type of diagnostic assessment?
The types of assessments often used for the diagnostic assessment process include universal screening, classroom observations, progress monitoring, and qualitative data that are specific to the learning gap. ]]> 2022-12-22 13:09:25 UTC https://padlet.com/samuellee14/dt9ggww9z209y1k8/wish/2427443538 Performance Assessment samuellee14 https://padlet.com/samuellee14/dt9ggww9z209y1k8/wish/2427443905 What Is Performance Assessment?
The Performance Assessment measures how well students apply their knowledge, skills, and abilities to authentic problems. The key feature is that it requires the student to produce something, such as a report, experiment, or performance, which is scored against specific criteria.]]> 2022-12-22 13:10:11 UTC https://padlet.com/samuellee14/dt9ggww9z209y1k8/wish/2427443905 Assessment of, as, and for learning samuellee14 https://padlet.com/samuellee14/dt9ggww9z209y1k8/wish/2427444264 Assessment of Learning:
The purpose of this kind of assessment is usually SUMMATIVE and is mostly done at the end of a task, unit of work etc.
Assessment of Learning is the assessment that becomes public and results in statements or symbols about how well students are learning. It often contributes to pivotal decisions that will affect students’ futures. It is important,
then, that the underlying logic and measurement of assessment of learning be credible and defensible.”

Teachers' responsibility:
Teachers have the responsibility of reporting student
learning accurately and fairly, based on evidence
obtained from a variety of contexts and applications.

Assessment for Learning:
It happens during the learning, often more than once, rather than at the end. Students understand exactly what they are to learn, and what is expected of them and are given feedback and advice on how to improve their work.

In Assessment for Learning, teachers use assessment
as an investigable tool to find out as much as they can
about what their students know and can do, and what
confusions, preconceptions, or gaps they might have.

Assessment as Learning:
Through this process, students are able to learn about themselves as learners and become aware of how they
learn – become metacognitive (knowledge of one’s own thought processes). Students reflect on their work on a regular basis, usually through self and peer assessment, and decide (often with the help of the teacher, particularly in the
early stages) what their next learning will be. Assessment as learning helps students to take more
responsibility for their own learning and monitor
future directions.

Questions to ask:
•  What is the purpose of learning these concepts and skills?
• What do I know about this topic?
• What strategies do I know that will help me learn this?
• Am I understanding these concepts?
• What are the criteria for improving my work?
• Have I accomplished the goals I set for myself?

Teachers' Role:
•  guide students in setting their own goals, and monitoring their progress toward them
• provide exemplars and models of good practice and quality work that reflect curriculum outcomes
• work with students to develop clear criteria of good practice

There are a variety of methods that can be used for assessment of, for and as learning. The important thing to clarify is what is the purpose of the assessment and then select the method that best serves the purpose in the particular context.]]> 2022-12-22 13:10:52 UTC https://padlet.com/samuellee14/dt9ggww9z209y1k8/wish/2427444264 Why Assess? samuellee14 https://padlet.com/samuellee14/dt9ggww9z209y1k8/wish/2427446176 Assessment is an integral part of instruction, as it determines whether or not the goals of education are being met. Assessment affects decisions about grades, placement, advancement, instructional needs, curriculum, and, in some cases, funding. Assessment inspire us to ask these hard questions: "Are we teaching what we think we are teaching?" "Are students learning what they are supposed to be learning?" "Is there a way to teach the subject better, thereby promoting better learning?"

Today's students need to know not only the basic reading and arithmetic skills, but also skills that will allow them to face a world that is continually changing. They must be able to think critically, to analyze, and to make inferences. Changes in the skills base and knowledge our students need require new learning goals; these new learning goals change the relationship between assessment and instruction. Teachers need to take an active role in making decisions about the purpose of assessment and the content that is being assessed.


Teacher Beverly Hoeltke goes over Key Learning's unconventional progress report -- which includes self-assessment -- with a student and his mother.
Grant Wiggins, a nationally recognized assessment expert, shared his thoughts on performance assessments, standardized tests, and more in an Edutopia.org interview. Read his answers to the following questions from the interview and reflect on his ideas:

Do you agree with his statements? Why or why not? Discuss your opinions with your peers.

When assessment works best, it does the following:

Provides diagnostic feedback
  • What is the student's knowledge base?
  • What is the student's performance base?
  • What are the student's needs?
  • What has to be taught?
Helps educators set standards
  • What performance demonstrates understanding?
  • What performance demonstrates knowledge?
  • What performance demonstrates mastery?
Evaluates progress
  • How is the student doing?
  • What teaching methods or approaches are most effective?
  • What changes or modifications to a lesson are needed to help the student?
Relates to a student's progress
  • What has the student learned?
  • Can the student talk about the new knowledge?
  • Can the student demonstrate and use the new skills in other projects?
Motivates performance
For student self-evaluation:
  • Now that I'm in charge of my learning, how am I doing?
  • Now that I know how I'm doing, how can I do better?
  • What else would I like to learn?
For teacher self-evaluation:
  • What is working for the students?
  • What can I do to help the students more?
  • In what direction should we go next?
]]> 2022-12-22 13:14:17 UTC https://padlet.com/samuellee14/dt9ggww9z209y1k8/wish/2427446176 Formative Examples stephanimparker https://padlet.com/samuellee14/dt9ggww9z209y1k8/wish/2428629714 These strategies provide ideas for formative assessments. A key to formative assessments is getting the students to show what they currently know so you can build on or fill in a gap. Some of these are very simple and small, but could really influence instruction. ]]> 2022-12-25 19:20:25 UTC https://padlet.com/samuellee14/dt9ggww9z209y1k8/wish/2428629714 Why, When , How... stephanimparker https://padlet.com/samuellee14/dt9ggww9z209y1k8/wish/2428632708 Quick overview of what formative assessments are, when you should use them and quick ways to integrate them into your overall instruction flow.]]> 2022-12-25 19:32:46 UTC https://padlet.com/samuellee14/dt9ggww9z209y1k8/wish/2428632708 Why & Types stephanimparker https://padlet.com/samuellee14/dt9ggww9z209y1k8/wish/2428645668 Why should we use formative assessments?
They are a flexible way of assessing a pupil’s progress and their understanding of a certain subject matter. "Formative assessment helps students identify their strengths and weaknesses and target areas that need work. It also helps educators and governors recognize where students are struggling and address problems immediately."

Types
Formative assessments can take many forms, and often don't look like an assessment from an outsider's point of view. Just a few examples:

Formative assessment examples:
  • Impromptu quizzes or anonymous voting
  • Short comparative assessments to see how pupils are performing against their peers
  • One-minute papers on a specific subject matter
  • Lesson exit tickets to summarise what pupils have learnt
  • Silent classroom polls
  • Ask students to create a visualisation or doodle map of what they learnt
]]> 2022-12-25 20:27:56 UTC https://padlet.com/samuellee14/dt9ggww9z209y1k8/wish/2428645668 Summative assessment examples Adrian_Jenkins https://padlet.com/samuellee14/dt9ggww9z209y1k8/wish/2436652520 Formative vs Summative Assessment Examples | TeacherMade

This page also contains some good examples of formative assessments at the beginning, but the second half is all about different ways to conduct summative assessment. These include unit tests, end of course exams, standardized tests, and college entrance exams. You can also conduct summative assessments online by using a quiz program like Quizizz, which can be assigned to students and graded just like an in-person assessment.]]> 2023-01-08 08:45:02 UTC https://padlet.com/samuellee14/dt9ggww9z209y1k8/wish/2436652520 More summative assessment ideas Adrian_Jenkins https://padlet.com/samuellee14/dt9ggww9z209y1k8/wish/2436654437 Summative Assessment Ideas | Study.com

This page describes a few more creative ideas for summative assessments. When we hear "summative assessment", we tend to think of quizzes and tests, but they can also be activities and projects. One example is a scavenger hunt requiring students to do their own research to figure out the clues. Another is a film project, so that students can demonstrate their understanding of the instructional period material in video format. The website also suggests a science fair where students are asked to do projects about the specific material that they're being assessed on. This idea could be adapted to fit other subjects as well.]]> 2023-01-08 08:52:20 UTC https://padlet.com/samuellee14/dt9ggww9z209y1k8/wish/2436654437 samuellee14 https://padlet.com/samuellee14/dt9ggww9z209y1k8/wish/2437204436 Performance assessments are a useful tool for evaluating a student's understanding of a subject and if they're able to apply their knowledge in specific situations. Educators use performance assessments often to identify the best methods for teaching students and assisting them throughout their learning process in a course. In this article, we review what performance assessments are, why educators use them, how to use them effectively and give helpful tips on creating performance assessments.]]> 2023-01-09 03:44:09 UTC https://padlet.com/samuellee14/dt9ggww9z209y1k8/wish/2437204436 samuellee14 https://padlet.com/samuellee14/dt9ggww9z209y1k8/wish/2437206988 2023-01-09 03:47:58 UTC https://padlet.com/samuellee14/dt9ggww9z209y1k8/wish/2437206988 More Formative Examples austinjohnson15 https://padlet.com/samuellee14/dt9ggww9z209y1k8/wish/2437637820 This video breaks it down in a simple and easy to understand way.]]> 2023-01-09 11:48:45 UTC https://padlet.com/samuellee14/dt9ggww9z209y1k8/wish/2437637820 Diagnostic Assessment Examples austinjohnson15 https://padlet.com/samuellee14/dt9ggww9z209y1k8/wish/2437639940 A great bite-size overview with examples of the types of Diagnostic Assessments.]]> 2023-01-09 11:50:44 UTC https://padlet.com/samuellee14/dt9ggww9z209y1k8/wish/2437639940