Learning about the power of tests was one of the most dramatic shifts that I experienced during the MAFLT program. The materials on this page are chosen to share the journey of what I used to think about tests, what I have learned and to show evidence that I have implemented new knowledge in my recent assessment creations.
This is a series of questions that I think are important to ask when creating or giving tests. Click the button to see the whole essay based on the book: The Power of Tests by Elana Shohamy. The book changed the way I think about tests and assessments and the and consequences they have for my students.
Often the materials that we can find online, in our textbooks or get from other teachers just aren't sufficient, or they aren't close enough to perfect as we want. The solution can be to create your own materials tailored to your students, their needs and your content. Below is a video and/or slides presentation of how I did just that for my Spanish 3 students.