PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT TASK By Kristen Meyers

INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATION First Year

ASSESSMENT
PROCESS OF GATHERING DATA
Why do we use assessments?
•Student learning.
•Identify strengths and weaknesses.
•Effectiveness of instructional strategy.
• Improve effectiveness of cubiculum programs.
•Assess and improve teaching effectiveness.
• Provide data that assists in decision making.
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT
AN ASSESSMENT THAT TEACHERS USE TO GIVE
FEEDBACK TO STUDENTS TO GUIDE THEIR
INSTRUCTION
5 types of Formative Assessment
•Observing
•Homework
•Refection Journals
•In-class Activities
•Quizzes
•Exit Tickets/think pair share
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT
TO MEASURE THE LEVEL OF SUCCESS FOR A
STUDENT
Usually used after learning, normally graded.
3 types of summative assessments.
•Exam
• Term paper
•Portfolios
AUTHENTIC ASSESSMENT & PERFORMANCE BASED
Definitions
Authentic assessment is working with real-world tasks that demonstrate meaningful
application of essential knowledge and skills.
Performance based is and alternative form of assessment that moves away from
traditional paper and pencil test. It involves having the students produce a project,
whether it is oral, written or in a group performance.
PARAPROFESSIONAL ROLES
Paraprofessional roles vary depending in the needs of the student they are working
with. Some paraprofessional work in classrooms, while some may be assigned to a
particular student one on one, to assess.
Examples
•Pre test
•Observation
•Interviews
•Feedback to the student and teacher