What is assessment?

Formative assessment is an assessment

• given before instruction
• for learning
• of learning
• that is fun

What is required for an assessment to be considered a formative assessment?

• A.  Data is reported
• B.  Data is used to influence instruction
• C.  Data changes curriculum mapping
• D.    A & C

Usually given at the end of a unit or an extended time period

• Formative
• Summative

Used by the teacher to make adjustments to instruction during a unit

• Formative
• Summative

Usually "high stakes" such as a midterm exam, final project, recital, STAAR test

• Formative
• Summative

Assessment "of" learning

• Formative
• Summative

Focuses on the process toward completing the product

• Formative
• Summative

Students’ assessment of each other’s learning. 

• course evaluation 
• peer evaluation
• validity
• rubric

A scoring tool that lists the criteria for judging a particular type of work.

• course evaluation 
• peer evaluation
• validity
• rubric

A collection of a student’s work selected to show growth over time, highlight skills and achievements, or to show how well the student meets standards. 

• student portfolio 
• peer evaluation
•  checklist
• rubric