Assessment - Seven Practices for Effective Learning
Assessment - Seven Practices for Effective Learning
This excellent article from ASCD is written by Jay McTighe and Ken O'Connor explores seven assessment practices that will improve student learning.
The following best practices are examined:
1. Use summative assessments to frame meaningful performance goals
2. Show criteria and models in advance
3. Assess before teaching
4. Offer appropriate choices
5. Provide feedback early and often
6. Encourage self-assessment and goal setting
7. Allow new evidence to replace old evidence of learning