Standards Solution, LLC Implementing Formative and Performance-Based Assessment in Instructional Practice Standards Solution, LLC

Agenda Review purposes and types of assessments Examine types of formative assessments Examine types of performance assessments Explore relationship between assessments and Understanding by Design Develop effective rubrics Design a performance based assessment

Why do we assess students? To understand what students know and can do To report performance to government agencies To assist parents to understand their children’s progress and needs To inform instructional practices – How much did the students’ master? What do I need to re-teach? To monitor and/or evaluate instructional programs and/or curricula Selection of students into programs

How do we assess students? Consider the current practice in your classroom. Complete the “Assessment Inventory” in your handout. Remember to include all forms of informal and formal assessment.

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