Understanding and Developing an Authentic Assessment
An authentic assessment has been defined by educationalist Grant Wiggins as “…engaging and worthy problems or questions of importance, in which students must use knowledge to fashion performances effectively and creatively. The tasks are either replicas of or analogous to the kinds of problems faced by adult citizens and consumers or professionals in […]
Developing Critical Thinking in Students
It is important to develop critical thinking in students. This skill set will help them deal with everyday situations with greater ease and responsibility.
There are many strategies that can be used to make students think
critically. Some of them are:
Classroom Assessment Techniques
In this technique, you let the student assess the lessons on an ongoing basis. […]
Using Student Assessment Rubrics
When used as an assessment, rubrics are defined as “exemplars.” In educator terms, an exemplar is the acceptable standard for any quiz, activity or project.
While designing lessons, well established goals along with activities and assessments indicate to the student what the end result will look like.
Today’s students rarely read directions. They like things […]
Creating a Good Lesson Plan: Structure and Organization
A good lesson plan that is simple yet powerful is based on behavioral research that characterize well-structured lessons.
Start lessons by reviewing prerequisite learning. This can include a type of formative assessment.
Provide a short statement of goals.
Present new material in small steps, with student practice after each step. Simple student exercises after the presentation […]
Benefits of Formative Assessment in the Classroom
According to Lang, et al (2008), the formative assessment process came from educators working on ways to accelerate student achievement and help predict how students will perform on standards-based statewide tests.
The benefits of formative assessment is obvious in the classroom. The usage of formative assessments in class as a way to guide instruction […]
Definition of Formative Assessment
For years, the main reason students were given tests was to understand what they have learned and to grade them. However in the 21st Century, tests took on a new role – to determine what a student has mastered and to reshape instruction. Less emphasis was laid on determining a student’s grade.
The use […]
Why Implement Standards in Schools?
Often the importance of setting realistic and achievable standards in schools are underestimated. One doesn’t realize the role that it plays in ensuring efficient student development.
Some of the positives of setting standards are:
Accountability
Standards hold teachers, schools and the districts responsible for what goes on in classrooms. It helps to generate a process […]
