The goal of summative assessment is to evaluate student learning at the end of instruction by comparing it against a standard or benchmark. Below are rubrics and exemplars developed and used by Alberta Ed for the purpose of assessing student achievement against curricular outcomes. Formative assessment is part of the instructional cycle and informs teaching and learning. Rubrics and exemplars may be also be used for this purpose.
Use your programs of study for curriculum outcomes related to print awareness.
Please refer to CESD’s Essential Outcomes work if you are using the previous Alberta Curriculum (Grade 7+).
Here is the New Alberta ELAL Curriculum, from the New Learn Alberta website, laid out like a scope and sequence.
New LearnAlberta - log in using your teaching credentials to view curricular resources
Alberta Assessment Consortium (AAC) – Templates for Creating Rubrics
HLAT (Highest Level of Achievement Test) in writing - CESD Gr 1-8
HLAT-Teacher Resources (this link is limited to CESD teachers)
English as an Additional Language Learners (EAL):
Supporting English as an Additional Language Learners: Writing Assessment Exemplars (click on the values in the chart)
PAT 6 & 9 - Please see the Provincial Achievement Tests page from the Government of Alberta for all information regarding the PATs, including rubrics and exemplars.
Diploma ELA 30-1 & 30-2 - Please see the Writing Diploma Exams page from the Government of Alberta to see student guides, as well as exemplars, in both French and English.
Assistive Technology
Scribe
Other accomodations as needed