Assessment has many different purposes. One purpose is to
assist in student learning. I would identify this as the most important purpose
because student learning is the ultimate goal. Assessment also identifies each
student’s strengths and weaknesses. It shows what the students have a complete
understanding on as well as what they struggle with. In the Novice class that I
am currently placed in my cooperating teacher does many different types of
assessment. By doing this she gains so many understandings of how much the
students know as well as what they still need to learn. Not only do assessments
just assess the students but they also assess the teacher. If many of the
students struggle on the assessment this cue’s the teacher that they may need
to change the way they taught a certain topic or reteach the topic. When using
assessment in your classroom it is important to use a variety of assessments.
By doing this you are exposing the students to different types of thinking as
well as addressing the students’ strengths and weaknesses. For example, a
student may be very good at taking multiple-choice tests but may have a
difficult time taking an essay test because they have difficulty putting their
thoughts into words.
Michelle,
ReplyDeleteGood reflection on purposes of assessment. We assess for many purposes but I agree that assisting in student learning is the most important. The chapter mentions the importance of continuous assessment to keep up to date with each student's knowledge. Participating in continuous assessment with a variety types of assessments will help teachers get an accurate depiction of students' knowledge.
-Kelly Stewart
Thank you, Michelle:)
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