ASSESSMENT SUMMARY AND SAMPLESASHLEY LOWE – EDU 2240MAY 5, 2016

TASK

Presentation includes: Four ways to look at assessment (informal, formal, formative, and summative) Goals for each of the major components of reading Informal, formal, formative, and summative examples in each of the major components of reading. Visuals such as pictures and videos for each of the major components of reading.

INFORMAL ASSESSMENT Definition

Provides feedback through more subjective data in which teachers can re-teach and intervene in order to promote learning

Goals Measure performance objectives in a manner that provides re-teaching and intervention

opportunities Examples

Number of words read correctly Chapter Quiz Exit Ticket

INFORMAL EXAMPLES

FORMAL ASSESSMENT

Definition Provides feedback through data in a standardized manner via rubric

Goals Assess overall student achievement

Examples Standardized test

FORMAL EXAMPLES

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT

Definition Provides feedback on progress during the instruction while learning is taking place

Goals Gather information on student progress in order to move the direction of instruction in a new

direction, review information, or extend content Examples

Classroom observations Discussions, conversations Student feedback through self-evaluation Exit TIcket

FORMATIVE EXAMPLES

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT

Definition Provides feedback on progress after the instruction and learning has taken place

Goals Gather information on student progress in order to determine whether a student has mastered

instructional outcomes or not Examples

Product-oriented project Exam or test Performance

SUMMATIVE EXAMPLES