Blog Post #2.3: Collage of Assessment Practices

Collage of Assessment Practices ASSESSMENT Definitions: Interim/Benchmark: 1 visual/piece of evidence of this type of assessment: This is an example of what one of our second graders will read when it is time for them to be tested. Interim/Benchmark: At my school sit,e we test students three times a year in the fall, winter, and spring to see what they already know, what they’ve improved on, and what they still need help with. This helps us teachers figure out the best way to support each student, whether it’s through small group lessons, extra practice, or different teaching strategies. It’s all about making sure students are learning and growing. WHY (Rationale for this kind of assessment: When, where, and why would you use this assessment as a teacher?): As a teacher, it's super important to track our student's growth throughout the year. Testing them at the beginning of the year helps us see what they already know and what areas they might need extra s...