1. Assessment of Classroom Learning
“If it isn’t tested why teach it?”

2. Assessment of Classroom Learning

3. Assessment of Classroom Learning
What is assessment?
Why do we assess?
How do we assess?

4. Assessment of Classroom Learning
What is Assessment?
A well thought out process of making inferences about a student’s classroom performance and learning.
A professional judgment based upon:
Measurement
Evaluation (a qualitative judgment)
Observation

5. Assessment of Classroom Learning
Why do we assess?
To determine if a student has reached a goal, mastered an objective, or meet a specific criteria.
To provide feedback to the teacher regarding the effectiveness of the lesson – did you hit your target or objectives

6. Assessment of Classroom Learning
How do we assess?
Paper pencil or written tests
Examples?
Verbally or Interview
Demonstration or Performance
Authentic assessment
Journaling
Observation
Standardized test
Portfolio
Student conferences
Other

7. Assessment of Classroom Learning
Summative Evaluation
A summary or final evaluation of the student’s knowledge or skills
Final exam
Standardized test
Entry or placement exam
Praxis II & C-BASE
Formative Evaluation
A periodic and ongoing evaluation of the student’s progress
Quiz
Homework

8. Assessment of Classroom Learning
Assessment - Portfolio Style
Portfolio - Common Characteristics
They contain samples (artifacts) of student work that stretch over an entire period, rather than just a single test or assessment.
They contain work that represent a variety of different assessment tools.
They focus on performance, as well as on knowledge.
Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS)
Bloom’s Taxonomy

9. Assessment of Classroom Learning
Assessment - Portfolio Style
Portfolios - General Rules and Guidelines
Identify 3 to 5 major skills or concepts that students should be able to demonstrate at the end of the grading period or year.

10. Assessment of Classroom Learning
Assessment - Portfolio Style
Identify the major ways in which students will perform as they learn these skills or concepts.
What observable behaviors will provide clues to their learning and the progress that occurs?
You are looking for evidence of student learning.

11. Assessment of Classroom Learning
Assessment - Portfolio Style
Identify a way of scoring or grading as a whole.
Rubric
Should reflect quality - quantity

12. Assessment of Classroom Learning
Student Directed Conferences

13. Assessment of Classroom Learning
Standardized Testing
(the good, the bad & the ugly)
Norm referenced tests
Results based on standardized norms
Examples?
The famous “bell curve”
Criteria referenced tests
Results based on set criteria

14. Assessment of Classroom Learning
Final thoughts. . .
Assessments drives instruction !!!
Authentic assessment takes time - a lot of time
Portfolios - It’s a team effort
Assessment is not an ends to a mean - it is a tool.
Assessment should reflect desired outcomes (skills)
Performance, Performance, Performance
What does that grade reflect or represent?