Types of Assessment

Question 1

Norm-Referenced Tests

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tests that compare an individual’s performance/achievement to a group called the “norm group”

Example: IQ test

Question 2

Word Wall

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An on-going bulletin board with terms used frequently in the classroom; words are often added as they are introduced

Question 3

Exit slips

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short formative assessment given by a teacher after completing a lesson to determine the degree to which students have learned the material taught in the lesson

Question 4

Informal Assessments

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more flexible than formal assessments and can be adjusted to fit the situation and particular needs of the student being tested

Example: observations during a lesson

Question 5

Informal Reading Inventory

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A multi-step reading assessment used to gauge a student’s oral and silent reading abilities

Question 5

Summative assessments

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evaluations at the end of an instructional period

Example: final exams or projects that assess overall learning

Question 6

Rubric

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assessment tool that outlines specific criteria and performance levels for evaluating student work, providing clear guidelines and standards for both instructors and students to ensure consistent and objective grading

Question 7

Diagnostic Assessment/ Pre-Assessment

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assessment administered before instruction to determine students’ strengths and weaknesses

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Curriculum-Based Assessments

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testing the curriculum being taught

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English Language Learners (ELLs)

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Students who are learning the English language, or for whom English is not a first language

Question 10

DIBELS (Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills)

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a literacy assessment and progress-monitoring tool that allows educators to assess and track the progress of developing readers and identify areas of weakness for students who may need additional support

Question 11

Comprehensible Input

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Information that can be understood despite language barriers. Legally required to be provided to all ELL students under statute set by Lau vs. Nichols.

Example: If a teacher uses comprehensible input for her ELL students, they can understand the essence of what is being said even if they do not know every word or structure used in the message

Question 12

Quantitative Data

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data which is measured and usually expressed numerically

Example: distance, time, temperature, test scores

Question 13

Portfolio

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collection of student’s work and achievements that is used to assess past accomplishments and future potential; can include finished work in a variety of media and can contain materials from several courses over time

Question 13

Progress Monitoring

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periodic assessments to monitor student growth and evaluate the effectiveness of instruction

Example: The teacher prepared a progress monitoring assessment to see how much each student had improved and learn if his new instructional approach was effective

Question 14

Criterion-References Tests

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tests in which a standard has been set for the test taker to achieve in order to pass the test

Example: a multiple choice or short answer test on the content of a unit of study in which a 70% is needed to pass

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Qualitative Data

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data which is described rather than measured

Example: color, shape, smell, opinions

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Florida Standards Assessment (FSA)

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Assessment that measures gains and academic progress for students in Florida

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Performance-Based Assessment

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assessment that requires students to show mastery of specific skills by demonstrating, producing, or performing something

Example: designing and performing experiments, building models, writing poems or shorts stories, and developing portfolios

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Formative Assessments

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ongoing evaluations to monitor student progress

Example: using exit tickets to check understanding of the day’s lesson

Question 19

Screening

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Used to place students in appropriate groups

Example: Students’ reading levels are determined by screening

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Formal Assessments

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a usually post-instruction assessment with the purpose of assessing student knowledge, retention, and application. Often involve the use of a standardized rubric or scoring guide based on several criteria.

Example: chapter tests, semester tests

Question 21

Non-continuous Text

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Text that includes graphs, lists, or images

Question 22

Continuous Text

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Text that uses sentences and paragraph

Question 22

Universal Screener

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assessment administered to all students to gather data and form groups, such as intervention groups