Big Picture: Student Success
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:
KWL Charts
Surveys
Pre-Tests
Journals
Initial Writing Prompts
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 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
Literacy Exams
Advanced Placement [AP]
EQAO
PSAT