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Series Overview
Series Overview
We transition from assessment methods to assessment types for this series. Assessment Types, unlike methods, focuses on when the assessment is placed, and can be broken into assessment of learning (interim and summative) and assessment for learning (formative).
What Karate Kid Teaches Us About Assessment Types
What Karate Kid Teaches Us About Assessment Types
12/1/20
We transition from our Assessment Methods series to our Assessment Types series with the help of The Karate Kid, as Mr. Miyagi’s instruction to Daniel LaRusso is illustrative for distinguishing between these two categorizations. Afterwards, we preview the upcoming series by defining assessment of learning as well as assessment for learning.
References
Sparks, S. (2015). Types of Assessments: A Head-to-Head Comparison. Education Week, 35(12), 3. https://www.edweek.org/ew/section/multimedia/types-of-assessments-a-head-to-head-comparison.html
Stiggins, R. (2008). Assessment Manifesto: A Call for the Development of Balanced Assessment Systems. Portland, OR: Assessment Training Institute.
Resources for WCPSS Staff
Assessment of Learning
Assessment of Learning
12/15/20
In this episode, we share our insights on what is Assessment of Learning, reviewing summative and interim assessments, as well as their purpose based on our experiences as teachers. We do so through the analogy of taking a vacation, focusing on the destination while making pit-stops along the route. We discuss who the users of this assessment type are, and identify some of the different ways in which Assessment of Learning can be effectively employed.
References:
Crane, E. W. (2010). Building an interim assessment system: A workbook for school districts [PDF File]. Council of Chief State School Officers. Retrieved from https://www.wested.org/online_pubs/Interim_Workbook081810.pdf
Stiggins, R.J. Arter, J.A., CHappuis, J. & Chappuis, S. (2006). Classroom assessment for student learning: Doing it right-using it well. Portland, OR: ETS
Resources for WCPSS Staff:
Assessment for Learning
Assessment for Learning
12/22/20
In this episode we continue to explore the different assessment types by taking a look at Assessments for Learning (aka Formative Assessments). We start by sharing a few analogies (Cooking/Dress Rehearsal/Journey) to frame and define assessments for learning, then we discuss some classroom examples that teachers can use before wrapping up with a discussion which brings home the point that both Assessments of and Assessments for Learning are needed for teachers and students in the instructional cycle.
References:
Resources for WCPSS Staff:
DRA FOURcast - Leading the Implementation of Formative Assessments
Formative Assessment in the Classroom Module in Assessment Literacy Learning Central Course
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