Assessment Concept Map
The Purpose of Assessment
Using standards effectively teaches accountability as well.
standards are universal so that the purpose of assessments are met in all areas of the U.S. nobody gets left behind.
Accountability between student and teacher to reach the standards.
cut the standards so that there are only a few so they get covered correctly and are actually used.
standards based
use quality assessments
measure students achievements on individual bases so there is a direct purpose to the student.
"use criterion referenced standards" (1)
not to play "gotcha"
more formative assessments to keep students on track and catch problems early.
"Grades must be accurate indicator of student's mastery" (20)
Positive outcomes which equal positive significant learning.
Assessment & Accountability
Teachers can misinterpret standards leading to ineffective teaching.
Need more feedback on tests so that students
know how they are doing in the moment, not months from the
test date.
Marzano
Teachers are not accountable with covering standards alone.
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Overview with students how they will be graded in the
beginning so they know as they go through the assignment.
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O' Connor
Don't mark (count) everything for a grade.
use pencil because grades can change.
Wormeli
1. What actually teaches students self-accountability.
2. Make sure we are measuring the correct information.
The role of final grades is NOT to teach responsibility to students.
Based upon the student. I.E: Chronic when turning in
late work or occasional.
