Assessment of Learning Justin Atwood Cur/528 Joy Flowers May 4th, 2014

Assessment Definition Assessment is making a judgement, appraisal or evaluation about something. Teachers, schools, parents and students, assessments impacts each one. Assessments when done thoughtfully can provide information for everyone involved Information from assessments help instructors determine what approaches are the best for the class and for the students, how much information is retained by the students and how much each student knows about the given topics, and what subjects need more concentration.

Assessments are the measurements of how and what students are learning Assessments are the measurements of how and what students are learning. Assessments provide valuable objective and subjective information in order to ascertain the progress and skills of the students. Besides a score assessments gibe quantitative information about how much of the information tested was mastered and how much of the information held misconceptions. This allows analyzing which distractors they chose and why,

Diagnostic Assessment Used to check understanding Information obtained guide the next steps Information must be put forward into instructional models for responsiveness to students needs Given throughout the learning process

Assessments drive instruction Assessments drive instruction. build a commitment to change Determines exactly what is needed Eliminate error and improves quality of learning Provides reliable and vital areas for improvement Provides continuous improvement It is important to start with providing the education and planning session to engage each student.

Engage each Facilitator and student Implementation and follow through These steps are designed to assess and clarify the goals. While ensuring that everyone understands the criteria that is used. Set expectations of outcomes. The assessment process is used to build commitment and engage students while identifying where the areas of improvement are needed. Finalizing with preparation of the improvement plan.

Why is Assessment Important Students benefit by: Greater understanding of course content Greater opportunity of reaching goals Greater satisfaction from the course Assessments benefit not only the facilitators but also the students. By performing assessments students have a better chance of receiving the best out of their classes and have a better chance or reaching their personal goals. Facilitators will have an easier time teaching because their classes will be better organized and have all the tools available in advance giving facilitators more time to work with each student making sure that they are understanding the class and if there are questions the facilitator will have the time to work with them.

Take Notes When assessments are completed and plans for improvement are completed it is important to keep track of the data that was collected. Taking notes on each student will help the instructor focus on the individual needs and with development of lessons. Above all stay organized.

References An Introduction to Comprehensive Assessment [Video file]. Retrieved from Edutopia website: http://www.edutopia.org/comprehensive-assessment-introduction-video Suskie, L, & Banta, T.W. (2009). Assessing Student Learning. A Common Sense Guide (2nd ed.). Retrieved from The University of Phoenix eBook Collection database, Center for school success. (2011). Retrieved from http://centerforschoolsuccess.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=86&Itemid=150