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Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)

Ascd: Classroom Assessment & Grading That Work:case for Classroom Assessment

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
A review of the effects of different forms of formative assessment on student improvement and overall achievement.
Unit Plan
Geographypods

Geographypods: Hazards and Risk Management: Risk and Risk Assessment

For Students 11th - 12th
In this learning module, students learn how to assess the risk of a hazard or dangerous activity and the chance of a bad outcome. It examines various scenarios and case studies (e.g., bungee jumping, earthquakes, and tropical storms) and...
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BioEd Online

Bio Ed Online: Everyone Counts (Post Assessment)

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
A post-assessment at the end of a unit on global atmospheric change. Students write persuasive letters about an issue related to it, e.g., the greenhouse effect or ozone loss. The letters encourage the recipient to protect the atmosphere...
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ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: Assessing Cultural Relevance

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Contains plans for six 50-minute lessons that ask students to evaluate a text for its cultural relevance. In addition to student objectives and standards, these instructional plans contains links to PDF handouts and links to sites used...
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California State University

Ca State University: Classification and Assessment of Abnormal Behavior [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Chapter 3 of a psychology textbook. It explains how abnormal behavior patterns are classified, the DSM, standards and methods of assessment, and the sociocultural and ethnic factors that may need to be taken into account during...
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Washington: Assessment and Research

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This state site is the gateway to information on Washington's state academic standards and to results on various state assessments (the Washington Assessment of Student Learning, Iowa Tests of Basic Skills, and Iowa Tests of Educational...
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Practical Ideas on Alternative Assessment for Esl

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A treasure trove of ideas for assessing the progress of English as a second language students other than traditional testing. Examples of a variety of measures that focus on growth over time, emphasis on student's strengths, and...
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Ccsso: The Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (In Tasc)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (InTASC) is a consortium of state education agencies and national educational organizations dedicated to the reform of the preparation, licensing, and on-going professional...
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Michigan Department of Education

Central Michigan University: 3 D Science Performance Assessment Tasks

For Teachers 4th - 5th
In this well-developed lesson plan, students will develop a model of a wind turbine and present their models to the group. The students will further construct an explanation of the design to support that energy is transferred and...
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AdLit

Ad lit.org: What Should an Assessment System Look Like?

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
The developmental nature of reading means that diagnosing the reading comprehension ability of adolescents is more challenging than diagnosing reading comprehension among third graders. In particular, assessments should not only capture...
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University of South Florida

Florida Center for Instructional Technology: Classroom Assessment

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This University of Southern Florida site offers an in-depth look at summative and formative assessments.
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Auburn University

Auburn University: Assessing Phoneme Awareness and Decoding

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
How can you assess phoneme awareness and decoding skills in your students? Teachers can benefit from this informative resource that takes you through this intricate path of phonemic awareness.
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Pearson

Pearson Assessments: Campbell Interest and Skill Survey

For Students 9th - 10th
An explanation of the CISS assessment tool that measures "self-reported vocational interests and skills." The Strong-Campbell Interest Inventory matches an individual's interests and skills with prospective occupations. Links to purchase...
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AdLit

Ad lit.org: Putting Assessment in the Driver's Seat

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Take the lead to improve literacy for all students at your school. Implement regular school-wide monitoring of assessment results and student progress.
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Leaf Group

E How: How to Write a Self Assessment & Reflection Paper

For Students 9th - 10th
This article by Kara Page explains how to write a self-assessment and reflection paper. W.9-10.9 Analysis/Reflection/Research
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Carnegie Mellon University

Enhancing Education: Formative vs Summative Assessment

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Use this resource to incorporate summative and formative assessments.
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AdLit

Ad lit.org: Lunchroom to Classroom: Authentic Assessment & the Brown Bag Exam

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A Brown Bag Exam uses found objects and images to help students activate prior knowledge and creates a framework for students to express their understanding. Students work individually and in collaboration to create concrete connections...
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Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Ratio Assessment

For Teachers 6th Standards
An open-ended assessment using ratios and rates.
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Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Assessing Measurement Techniques

For Teachers 1st Standards
Today you will get an opportunity to conduct an assessment interview that will look at how well your students are measuring with inch tiles.
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North Central Regional Educational Laboratory

Assessing Young Children's Progress Appropriately

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This article focuses on the critical issue of how to assess your young child's progress appropriately. Students, teachers and parents will benefit from this informative article. The article features contact information to learn more...
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The Role of Assessment in the Iep Process

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
A comprehensive description detailing assessment for students with special needs, and the importance special education teachers have in the assessment and IEP process. The article includes an example of a special education teacher...
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The Role of Assessment in the Iep Process

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
A comprehensive description detailing assessment for students with special needs, and the importance special education teachers have in the assessment and IEP process. The article includes an example of a special education teacher...
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Assessing Grammar Proficiency

For Teachers 3rd - 8th Standards
How do assess grammar proficiency? This site features information on authentic assessment and mechanical tests. Find out more by checking out this informative resource.
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North Central College: What Is Authentic Assessment?

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This resource provides a definition and explanation concerning authentic assessments and how they differ from traditional assessments.

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