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Guiding Questions
Guiding Questions
How do I use assessment to inform my planning?
How do I ensure that grades in my class match the learning students have demonstrated?
Formative vs. Summative Assessment
Formative vs. Summative Assessment
Assessment is "information gathering" about students' learning.
Formative Assessment is when teachers collect information about student learning in order to provide feedback and improve instruction moving forward so that student learning will increase.
***In the world of sports, formative assessment is called "practice," and the goal of practice is for the coach (teacher) to help the players improve.***
Summative Assessment is when teachers evaluate student understanding and hold them accountable for their learning after they have had a chance to practice and receive feedback on their work.
*** In sports, summative assessment is the "game," and the goal is for athletes (students) to use what they learned in practice to maximize performance.***
Formative vs. Summative Assessments and Grading
Formative vs. Summative Assessments and Grading
The term "formative assessment" is used incorrectly in BCPS literature, in which "Formative Assessment" is 50% of a student's grade. Instead, think of the "Formative" Category as "short-term" or "minor" summative assessments.
When assigning grades:
TEACHERS SHOULD NOT BE GRADING STUDENT "PRACTICE" FOR ACCURACY.
Assignments given for practice should be labeled as classwork/participation assignments
Students DO need to be held accountable for their learning with regular summative assessments.
See the chart below for more details:
Sources:
Schimmer, T. (2016). Grading from the inside out : bringing accuracy to student assessment through a standards-based mindset. Solution Tree Press, a division of Solution Tree.
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