1. Assessment of Learning
Justin Atwood
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Joy Flowers
May 4th, 2014

2. 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.

3. 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,

4. 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

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. References
An Introduction to Comprehensive Assessment [Video file]. Retrieved from Edutopia website:
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