Stage One:  Assessment in My Classroom
Dianne Fulton
ASA 490 Fall 2000

Assessment:  Assessment includes any instrument used to measure student learning.

Assessment	Function
Writing  (Journals, Writer's Notebook, Responses to literature)  All subject areas: Lang. Arts, Math, Social Studies, and Science	To show progress Customize individual instruction
Word Knowledge Assessment	Focus on small group, or individual instruction in reading or spelling Guide word knowledge instruction and word walls
Informal Observation	Guide reteaching Adjust lesson plans to meet the needs of students
Conferencing	Individually guide progress in reading and math
Alternative Assessments (Math and Science)	Using hands-on materials to show completion of a task to show mastery of concepts
Criterion reference tests (Reading- Houghton Mifflin Integrated Theme Tests, Social Studies Chapter Tests)	Show progress Show knowledge of skills in a particular area
Project-based Rubric Assessment (Technology-based projects)	Defines and provides descriptive behavior Pre-determined set of goals
Content-related Activities	Focus students on academic content Create record of progress
Portfolio Assessments	Communicating student progress Show progress
Standardized Tests- 3rd Grade Cognitive Abilities (verbal, quantitative, and nonverbal; Nov. 1-5) ISAT (Reading, Math, and Writing; March 26-April 6)	Show progress Compare to other students, schools, districts, and states

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