|
Assessment |
Function |
Type of Assessment |
| Observations |
Student's responses
to class discussions show understanding of content
Students use dry erase boards
to show answers in math
Observation of literature
circle discussions show comprehension of story content
Guided reading is used to
assess reading fluency
|
Formative-
it provides immediate feedback and allows for redirection and
reinforces learning. |
| ISAT
testing |
Fourth Grade is tested in science and social
studies |
Maximum
Performance-students are performing at their highest level |
| KWL Charts |
Assess student's knowledge prior to a lesson |
Placement-
this shows me what concepts are already known and what needs
to be taught. |
| Student
Practice Papers |
Students are given practice papers
to show their knowledge of a skill in math, social studies, science,
english, spelling and reading. |
Formative-
provides feedback and corrects learning errors. |
| Quizzes |
Quizzes are used before chapter tests to determine
what needs to be retaught |
Fixed
Choice Test- measurement of knowledge and skills |
| Chapter
Tests |
Tests allow students to show comprehension of subject
content through short answer, essay and mulitple choice problems. |
Summative-
subject chapter tests are used as an indicator of knowledge learned. |
| Writing
Rubrics |
The rubrics help teachers to score student's persuasive,
narrative and expository writing papers. |
Criterion
Referenced- how well students completed specific tasks |
| Project
Rubrics |
These rubrics determine if students have fulfilled
requirements set by teacher for the project. |
Criterion
Referenced- how well students completed specific tasks |
| Diagrams
and Posters |
Students draw and label pictures of various objects
to show comprehension, ie earth's layers, flower parts, layers
of skin, eye parts, |
Complex
Performance assessment- measurement of performance in contexts |
| Maps |
Students are used to show knowledge of map skills
using various types of maps |
Complex
Performance assessment- measurement of
performance in contexts |
