Classroom Assessment

Assessments have been used in the classroom throughout the years as feedback to educators on how effective they are at teaching and how well students are learning. Since school’s decision-making is being predicated off assessment scores, they are increasingly becoming more important. “Assessment affects decisions about grades, placement, advancement, instructional needs, curriculum, and, in some cases, funding” (Edutopia, 2008, para. 1). With more and more reliance on assessments, it forces educators

Classroom assessment practices are instrumental in preparing students to become autonomous, critical thinkers (Green & Johnson, 2010), and this portfolio documents my personal growth and development (Kuh et al., 2001) in the content area of classroom assessment. Unfortunately, I have been utilizing assessments to pass judgment on my students and only focusing my attention on the students who I believe have the intellectual ability to succeed in the STEM field. However, I am, now, enlightened on the

To begin my assessment plan, I first looked at the state standards for environmental science and then talked with the host teacher. After a discussion with the host teacher to determine where the class was in the standards, I selected 2 standards that were coming up in the sequence of the teacher’s unit, as environmental science tends to build on previous knowledge. I then dissected the standards into more manageable parts. By doing this, I kept lessons simple and was able to set appropriate and

Various assessments will be used in order to provide instruction for all students with inclusion of ELLs. Teaching methods that that must definitely be incorporated in the mainstream/ELL/LEP classroom are: assessments, gathering, identifying, and interpreting information about the achievements of students. The use of formative assessment practices with ELL students are observational checklists, peer assessment, and performance skills. By having students writing a lesson plan, the roles between the

family members. Popham’s book, Classroom Assessment, was our required reading, and while the title didn’t sound exciting, it was much

Module 1 Assessments Explain the Assessment process as used in the early childhood classroom The assessment process in the classroom can be completed in several different ways, but they are effective in helping children. Some steps may include observations, testing, and evaluations. These assessments can help the caregivers provide the children with the best care possible and available for them. These observations and test may be completed from several sources and situations to ensure the test are

Assessment in the Kindergarten Classroom For many years, educators have been challenged in their efforts to assess kindergarten children using a variety of strategies. Tests and other types of assessments designed for kindergarten children are not the same as those intended for children in later grades in elementary school. Today, kindergarten teachers face the challenge of balancing traditional developmental programming with the academically oriented curriculum that is currently required. The essence

Student Learning: Formative Assessment in the Classroom Literature Review As a part of the instructional process, a formative assessment is very important. It is generally incorporated into the basic practices of the classroom, and provides information that teachers can use in order to adjust the learning and teaching "in real time" (Adey, 2005; Leung, 2007; McClain & Cobb, 2001). In other words, teachers see what they need to do right away, because they are engaged in what the students are learning

Assessment is a large part of every classroom. In order to gauge student understanding, assessments are required in the classroom. They can range in complexity from a simple exit ticket or traditional formal assessment. Using a variety of assessment types is important to give students a multitude of ways to show their learning. Teachers need to be cognizant of their students, and assessments provide the means to understand students better. I have used many different assessments. A primary focus

role of peer-assessment in the classroom As I have been investigating the role of peer-assessment in writing I have reviewed the literature concerning the implementation of these methods in the classroom. Falchikov & Goldfinch (2000, p. 287) give a definition of peer and self-assessment as; ‘In both of these activities, students are engaging with criteria and standards, and applying them to make judgements. In self assessment, students judge their own work, while in peer assessment they judge