Big Picture: Student Success
Every plan begins with focus and purpose all geared towards student success. The big picture is the determinant factor of every plan with the intention of improving students learning and overall success
Assessment of Learning/Summative Assessment: used to confirm what students know and can do to demonstrate whether they have achieved the curriculum objectives and can be used to evaluate students ability when compared to others. Examples:
Performance Task
Aptitude Tests
PSAT
Literacy Exams
EQAO
Advanced Placement [AP]
Assessment as Learning/Formative Assessment: Focuses on the role of the student as the critical connector between assessment and learning. Information collected can be used to streamline and target instruction and resources. Examples:
Exit Tickets
Questioning
Conferencing
Observations
Assessment for Learning/Diagnostic Assessment: designed to give teachers information to modify and differentiate teaching and learning activities. Kind of an entry-level point. Examples:
Initial Writing Prompts
Journals
Pre-Tests
Surveys
KWL Charts
