Definitions
Quotable Quotes
Purpose
100
assessment FOR learning
What are assessments that happen when learning is still underway?
100
Learning Target
"At the end of today's lesson, you should be able to identify an instrument by the sound it makes."
100
Learning Target
Which term's purpose is to clearly articulate learning expectations to students?
200
Grades
What are numeric or alphabetic representations of student progress or mastery?
200
Feedback/Commentary
"The different sized trees in your painting show perspective."
200
Self-assessment
Which term's purpose best supports the EL design principle, "Responsibility for Learning?"
300
Evaluation
What are assessments that involve judgment about the student's level or performance?
300
Diagnostic Assessment
"I know we just started 2nd grade, but we are going to take a quick spelling inventory to help me know how your spelling brain works. Then I can make a plan to help you become a better speller."
400
Formative Assessments
What are tools, tasks, and processes used during instruction to monitor the progress of student learning?
400
Summative Assessment or Assessment OF learning
"Tomorrow you are going to begin the GCRCT, which is a chance for you to show me what you have learned this year. I know you will do great!"
500
A Performance Task
What is an activity that allows students to apply knowledge and skills in the creation of an authentic product or performance that includes student reflection and self evaluation, and requires a rubric to score?
500
Formative Assessment or Assessment FOR learning
"Your ticket out the door is to write down what congruent means."