Two Visuals depicting Balanced Assessment Systems Shared with MI School Improvement Facilitators Network 3/19/2013

Classroom Assessment Practices Formative – Assessment for Learning How can we help students learn more? Interim/Benchmark Assessments Short-cycle Summative Are students in each school on track for proficiency? MEAP /MME/EOC/Unit Summative – Assessment of Learning Did the student learn what they should have? Comprehensive Balanced Assessment System Aligned to Content Standards

A Balanced Assessment System Common Core State Standards specify K-12 expectations for college and career readiness Common Core State Standards specify K-12 expectations for college and career readiness All students leave high school college and career ready Teachers and schools have information and tools they need to improve teaching and learning Interim assessments Flexible, open, used for actionable feedback Summative assessments Benchmarked to college and career readiness Teacher resources for formative assessment practices to improve instruction