Assessment
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A Formative Assessment Compromise to the Grading Debate
When it comes to grading, there are seemingly two camps: those who believe in a strict grading policy, and those who believe in a ... -
Stages of the Assessment Process
Assessment is an integral part of any learning process. It refers to the systematic gathering, analysis, and interpretation of information about the knowledge, skills, ... -
Types of Informal Classroom-Based Assessment
Informal assessment can take many different forms, but all of them involve assessing student learning through observation or participation in class. Here are five ... -
Phonological Awareness Assessment
Phonological Awareness Assessment is a process that helps educators identify students’ strengths and weaknesses in phonology. It involves conducting a review of a student’s ... -
Dyslexia in the Schools: Assessment and Identification
Dyslexia is a specific reading disorder that impacts reading skills for people who have it. Dyslexia is a problem with decoding words from print, ... -
A Guide to Informal Classroom-Based Assessment
Informal classroom-based assessment has been embraced by educators as a valuable tool for increasing assessment transparency and demonstrating student progress. This assessment method is ... -
A Guide to Writing Assessment
Writing Assessment is an important part of a teacher’s job. It is important to be able to determine how well a student is writing ... -
Assessment: In Depth
Assessment is a process that helps educators, counselors, and parents determine a student’s level of readiness for future learning. Assessment includes a variety of ... -
Early Reading Assessment: A Guiding Tool for Instruction
Reading is a skill that is critical for students to develop. In order to help students learn to read, educators use early reading assessment ... -
Approaches to Alternative Assessments
Alternative assessments are becoming increasingly common in today’s schools. There are a variety of different approaches that can be used to assess students, and ...