Classroom Assessment Types
What is diagnostic assessment?
Assessment that evaluates prior knowledge before new learning.
Name one way to adapt an objective test.
Lower the reading level while keeping the meaning.
What is performance assessment?
Open‑ended tasks where students demonstrate skills (e.g., interviewing practice).
What are large‑scale assessments?
Standardized tests administered to a wide population of students.
What document should teachers consult when supporting students with exceptionalities?
The student’s IEP (Individualized Education Plan).
What is formative assessment?
Ongoing assessment during learning that promotes growth.
Another way?
Enlarge the print and increase white space.
What are rubrics used for?
Identifying criteria, levels, and descriptors for evaluating student work.
What is one purpose of provincial assessments?
To provide long‑term data that tracks student achievement trends.
Name one support that can be used for objective tests.
Providing additional time or fewer questions.
What is summative assessment?
Assessment at the end of learning to measure achievement.
How can essay tests be adapted?
Provide an outline or simplified language.
What is a conventional portfolio?
A paper collection of student work showing progress over time.
How do these assessments support high school students?
They provide province‑wide measures of achievement in key subjects.
Name one support that can be used for essay tests.
Allowing a quiet, distraction‑free space.
Why do teachers use these three types?
To identify gaps, guide instruction, and judge learning outcomes.
What is a response modality accommodation?
Changing how a student responds (e.g., oral answers, graphic organizers).
What is an electronic portfolio?
A digital, interactive collection of student work.
How do large‑scale and classroom assessments work together?
Both contribute to continuous improvement in education.
Why shouldn’t students with disabilities be penalized for spelling or grammar?
Because these may be directly affected by their disability and not reflective of the knowledge being assessed.
Name one question teachers should consider when planning assessment.
“What have my students learned already?”
Why adapt tests?
To ensure students with disabilities can demonstrate learning without barriers unrelated to the content.
Why use portfolios?
They show growth, support reflection, and document learning.
Why is consistent tracking important?
It helps inform educational policies and instructional practices.
Why is collaboration important when planning grading adaptations?
It ensures personalized, fair evaluation aligned with the student’s needs and IEP goals.