1.  Record 3 thoughts/ideas, 2 questions, and 1 metaphor or

simile about

Assessment Literacy

My thoughts about assessment literacy:

• It's essential to tailor assessments to each student’s unique needs, with assessment literacy involving the ability to use assessments to enhance student achievement. 

• Redesigning assessments is crucial for educators, especially when they recognize that certain assessments are ineffective or contain flaws. 

• A key aspect of assessment literacy is differentiated assessment, which means using varied assessments to meet diverse learners' needs and contextual cues to guide educators’ decisions.

Two Questions

• In what ways can assessment literacy influence classroom dynamics and student motivation?

• How can educators apply assessment literacy to create assessments that align with curriculum expectations while also addressing the diverse needs of students in the classroom?

Simile 

• "Assessment literacy is like a gardener's knowledge, helping teachers cultivate each student's growth by knowing what conditions and adjustments will allow each one to flourish" 

Prompt 2: 

2. Discuss the personal, school, classroom and system, experiences that have influenced

your current understanding and beliefs about classroom assessment

• My experiences as a student really shaped how I hope to approach assessment in my future classroom. I remember struggling with tests that were all about memorizing facts, which left me feeling anxious and unprepared because I didn’t really understand the material. When teachers took the time to help me see the bigger picture and actually understand the concepts, it made a huge difference, not just in my grades but in my confidence.

• Now, as a future teacher, I keep that in mind. I try to make sure that when I now work with students they truly understand what they're learning, not just memorize it. I aim to in the future design assessments that let them show what they know in a meaningful way. It’s my way of passing on what helped me succeed and grow as a learner.

Prompt 3:

3. Make connections to Foundations, Use and/or Quality.

• Quality in assessment means ensuring fairness, minimizing bias, and promoting reflection. As I mentioned, I want my students to genuinely understand what they’re learning, and it’s essential to do this in a fair way that also meets curriculum expectations. I remember learning best when assessments were fair, and without unexpected difficulty. When assessments were overly challenging, it left me feeling unmotivated and less confident. As a future educator, I want to create assessments that support students' confidence and motivation, so they never feel the way I did in those moments.