Nov 29, 2022 | Assessment
by Terry Heick What is the purpose of assessment? The purpose of assessment depends on a range of factors, of course. Broadly speaking, the purpose can be whatever the teacher wants it to be. Like pacing guides, apps, books, and more, an assessment is a tool a teacher...
Feb 22, 2022 | Teaching, Assessment
What Is The Trouble With Measuring Understanding? by Terry Heick Assessing understanding might be the most complex thing a teacher ever does. Unfortunately, professional development gives a lower level of attention to developing quality assessments, training that is...
Oct 27, 2021 | Assessment
What Are Simple Formative Assessment Strategies For Learning? As frequently as a chef needs to check a dish for taste, teachers should check for understanding by using intentional formative assessment strategies. These can be formal–formative or summative...
Mar 28, 2021 | Assessment
6 Types Of Assessment Of Learning by TeachThought Staff If curriculum is the what of teaching and learning models are the how, assessment is the puzzled ‘Hmmmm’–as in, I assumed this and this about student learning, but after giving this assessment, well….”Hmmmmm.” So...
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