KnowledgeBases > The Classroom Assessment KnowledgeBase
The Classroom Assessment KnowledgeBase is an online resource for state departments of education to use as part of their professional development efforts with districts and schools. Organized around five elements, it brings together concepts, how-to guidance, tools, and resources about classroom assessment.
- Element 1: Determine the Goals of the Formative Assessment
- Activity 1: Understand the Basic Concepts of Formative Assessment
- Task 1: Review the Concepts of Formative Assessment
- Task 2: Understand the Rationale for Formative Assessment
- Task 3: Be Knowledgeable About the Multiple Forms of Assessment
- Activity 2: Define Formative Assessment
- Task 1: Identify the Types of Formative Assessment
- Task 2: Establish the Purpose of the Formative Assessment(s)
- Activity 3: Determine the Objectives for the Assessment
- Element 2: Design or Select the Assessment
- Activity 1: Plan the Assessment
- Task 1: Consider Circumstances that Impact Formative Assessment
- Task 2: How to Use Formative Assessment
- Activity 2: Evaluate Pre-existing Assessments
- Task 1: Identify Available Pre-existing Assessments
- Task 2: Work Through Considerations for Selecting Pre-existing Assessments
- Task 3: Identify Specific Assessment to Meet Purpose and Goals
- Task 4: Seek Input from Colleagues and Experts
- Activity 3: Develop Own Assessment
- Element 3: Administer the Assessment
- Activity 1: Conduct the Assessment
- Task 1: Determine When to Use the Assessment
- Task 2: Create a Comfortable and Productive Environment in which to Conduct the Assessment
- Task 3: Identify Necessary Accommodation(s) and Timing
- Task 4: Provide Clear, Concise Instructions, and Positive Encouragement
- Activity 2: Score the Assessment
- Element 4: Understand and Interpret the Assessment Results
- Activity 1: Produce and Review Assessment Results
- Task 1: Review Results for Student Strengths and Weaknesses
- Task 2: Analyze Result Trends
- Task 3: Seek Comparative Data
- Task 4: Determine How and Where to Retain Assessment Data
- Activity 2: Inform and Collect Feedback from Constituencies
- Element 5: Make Adjustments in Instruction and Assessment
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