1. Assessment, Standards, & Accountability
EDUC Chapter 14

2. Assessment, Standards and Accountability
Standards- what students should know
Accountability-
Students demonstrating understanding
Holding teachers responsible for student performance
Assessment- the process which brings about accountability

3. Why is Assessment Important?
Used to gather information and make decisions about student learning
Formal tests
Seatwork assignments
Verbal explanation
Quiz
Observation
Portfolio
Product creation

4. Types of Assessment Paper and pencil Performance Portfolio
Informal assessment- useful for daily decisions regarding academic, personal, and social growth
Formal assessment
Paper and pencil
Performance
Portfolio

5. Types of Assessment
Formative assessments- Information gathered to monitor the learning process
Summative assessments- process of assessing learning after instruction and used for grading decisions

6. What does good Assessment look like?
Good assessments are valid and reliable
Does it test what is meant to be tested?
Does it give you a good picture of all students?
Consistency of results

7. Rubrics increase reliability and validity
Are essential for increasing reliability of assessments requiring teacher judgment
Decreases the likelihood of inconsistent scoring

8. Misconceptions about Assessment
Purpose is to determine student grades
Assessment occurs after a unit of study
It focuses strictly on students’ understanding and skills
Exists ONLY in the form of paper-and-pencil tests

9. Elementary Assessment
Focus on basic skills
Language Arts
Math
More informal testing
Personal and Social Development
Accepts responsibility
Works well with others
Completes assignments

10. Secondary Assessment More traditional quizzes and tests
Less reliance on commercial tests

11. Assessing to Promote Learning
Must be aligned with standards and learning objectives
Measure students’ knowledge and thinking
Include detailed feedback
Avoid social comparisons

12. Grading and Reporting
How will I balance tests, quizzes and performance assessments?
How will I count homework?
How will I report affective dimensions?
Some teachers factor in effort, class participation and attitude as part of grade.
What do you think?

13. Technology/Assessments
Can aid in:
Construction
Administering
Scoring and Interpreting
Maintaining Records
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