AssessmentThese examples are provided as resources for professional development sessions provided by authorized eMINTS instructors and staff and may not be copied or redistributed without the express written consent of the eMINTS National Center. To request permission, contact emints-info@emints.org. Session ResourcesAssessment with Inquiry-based LearningPlanning Assessment: Clarify the purpose of assessment and how to plan classroom assessments in relation to inquiry-based teaching. Guiding questions: How are assessment and authentic tasks related? What might a teacher considered when planning assessment for student-centered learning experiences? What is the purpose behind assessment in student-centered learning experiences? What are assessments measuring? How is appropriate use of technology resources considered when planning assessments? Participant module sections: Aligning Assessment to Standards, Multiple Forms of Assessment, and Assessment Planning. San Mateo County Office of Education. (1997). Assessing Student Work with Project-Based Learning. http://pblmm.k12.ca.us/PBLGuide/AssessPBL.html Moskal, B. M. (2003). Developing Classroom Performance Assessments and Scoring Rubrics - Part I. ERIC Digest. North Central Regional Educational Laboratory. Performance-Based Assessment Tasks. http://www.ncrel.org/sdrs/areas/issues/content/cntareas/math/ma6perfo.htm Mueller, J. (2006). Why Use Authentic Assessment? Authentic Assessment Toolbox. North Central College. http://jonathan.mueller.faculty.noctrl.edu/toolbox/whydoit.htm Types of Assessments: Clarify the selection and design of assessments to provide rich data. Guiding questions: What types of assessments are used to assess student-centered learning experiences and when do they occur? What types of assessments provide ongoing or progress data? Which types of assessments provide evidence of deep understanding? How are authentic assessments designed? How are learner needs and learning styles considered? Which assessments provide data that demonstrate students' appropriate use of technology resources for learning, communication, and productivity? Participant module sections: Types of Assessments: Data Collection Active Learning Practices for Schools. Ongoing Assessment. North Central Regional Educational Laboratory. Match Assessments to Instructional Content and Student Performance Goals. http://www.ncrel.org/sdrs/areas/issues/methods/assment/as7goals.htm Badders, W. (2000). Methods of Assessment. Science Discovery Works. Houghton Mifflin Company. http://www.eduplace.com/science/profdev/articles/badders.html Organizing, Analyzing and Communication Clarify the use of assessment data for inquiry-based learning experiences and how assessment data is communicated. Guiding Questions: How is assessment data used for future planning? How will assessment results guide restructuring lessons for better understanding? How is assessment data communicated? Participant module sections: Organizing and Analyzing Assessment Data, Assessment-based Instruction and Communicating Assessment Results. Schmoker, M. (February, 2003). First Things First: Demystifying Data Analysis. Using Data to Improve Student Achievement. Educational Leadership. 60(5). Pg. 22-24. http://pdonline.ascd.org/pd_online/contemp_s_lead/el200302_schmoker.html Guskey, T. R. (February, 2003). How Classroom Assessments Improve Learning. Using Data to Improve Student Achievement. Educational Leadership. 60(5). Pg. 6-11. http://www.ascd.org/publications/educational_leadership/archived_issues.aspx Leahy, S., Lyon , C., Thompson, M. and William, D. (November, 2005). Classroom Assessment: Minute by Minute, Day by Day. Assessment to Promote Learning. Educational Leadership. 63(3). Pgs. 19-24. http://www.ascd.org/publications/educational_leadership/archived_issues.aspx Assessment Tools 2Learn.ca Education Society. Project Basics - Assessment in Practice Discovery School. Quiz Center. Advanced Learning Technologies in Education Consortia. QuizStar. Easy Test Maker. Mount Royal College. Free Assessment Summary Tool. Survey Monkey Free Online Survey Zoomerang Blogger Blog Meister EduBlog Scholastic. Rubric Maker. Rubistar—Rubric Generator Rubric Machine Teach-nology's Rubrics and Rubric Generators Recipes4Success. Rubric Maker. General ResourcesAngelo, T. A. and Cross, K. P. Classroom Assessment Techniques, A Handbook for College Teacher. Hoboken, N.J.: Jossey-Bass. Brualdi, Amy. (1998). Implementing Performance Assessment in the Classroom. Practical Assessment, Research & Evaluation, 6(2). Electronic Learning Community. A Process for Designing Performance Assessment Tasks. Prince George 's County Public Schools. Department of Staff Development, in collaboration with the Division of Instruction. Upper Marlboro, Maryland . Frontline. (March, 2002). Testing Our Schools. WGBH Educational Foundation George Lucas Foundation (2005). Grant Wiggins on Assessment. Edutopia. Hearne, J. (2001.). Assessment as a Tool for Learning. New Horizons for Learning. Mueller, J. (2006). How do you Create Authentic Assessments? Authentic Assessment Toolbox, North Central College. North Central Regional Educational Development Laboratory. (2005). Critical Issue: U.S. Department of Education. No Child Left Behind. Wiggins, Grant (1990). The Case for Authentic Assessment. Practical Assessment, Research & Evaluation, 2(2). Maine Standards Maine 's Comprehensive Assessment System Missouri Standards Missouri Student Assessment Utah Standards Utah Evaluation and Assessment Multiple-choice Quizzes and TestsAlaska Department of Education. (1996). Familiar Assessment Tools: Tests. A Collection of Assessment Strategies. Davis , B. G. (1999). Designing Quizzes, Tests and Exams. Tools for Teaching. Jossey-Bass publishers. Pappas, P. Explanation of Constructed-response Questions. Teaching with Documents. International Center for Leadership in Education. RubricsAlaska Department of Education. (1996). Scoring Guides. A Collection of Assessment Strategies. InTech. Assessment Rubrics. Kennesaw State University. Georgia Department of Education. Mertler, Craig A. (2001). Designing Scoring Rubrics for your Classroom. Practical Assessment, Research & Evaluation, 7(25). U.S. Department of Education. (1997). Discussion of Performance Assessments. Assessment of Student Performance: Studies of Education Reform. ObservationAlaska Department of Education. (1996). Observation Strategies. A Collection of Assessment Strategies. North Carolina Department of Education. (1999). Tools to Use in Assessment: Observations and Checklists. Assessment, Articulation, and Accountability. Peer ReviewAlaska Department of Education. (1996). Peer Review and Self-review. A Collection of Assessment Strategies. Lauinger, G. (1994). Teaching "Assessment Criteria" to Elementary Students. Math Forum. Drexel University. Informal Checks for UnderstandingAlaska Department of Education. (1996). Interview. A Collection of Assessment Strategies. ChecklistsEducational Services. Checklists for Subjects. Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board, Quebec. 4Teachers.org. Project-based Learning Checklists. Advanced Learning Technologies in Education Consortia (ALTEC). University of Kansas. Student Self-assessmentAlaska Department of Education. (1996). Assorted Types. A Collection of Assessment Strategies. Education Place. (1997). Why is Self Assessment so Important? Houghton Mifflin Co. JournalsWhite, A. Journals: Assessment without Anxiety. Supporting Assessment in Undergraduate Mathematics. PortfoliosAlaska Department of Education. (1996). Assorted Types. A Collection of Assessment Strategies. Barrett, H. Using Technology to Support Alternative Assessment and Electronic Portfolios. Christie, A. Electronic Portfolios. Worcester, T. Digital Portfoloio Options. |
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