Chapter 4 FIAE

As stated in the previous chapter, assessments are nurturing tools that help teachers guide future lessons. Assessments are not limited to multiple choice/short answer tests. The book cites three different types of assessments. Portfolios allow student work to be collected over a long period of time. They promote differentiation because each student will have their own portfolio of work. They are flexible and can encompass many pieces, as long as they align with educational standards. Rubrics serve as guidelines for projects. They clearly describe what the task requires, what you need to prove proficiency, and prioritizes steps. Depending on a students’ work they either exceeded, met, partially met, or did not meet the standard. Student self-assessments allow students to check their own learning progress.

            Including a broad range of assessment types allows students to flex their creativity and accommodate their preferred intelligence. Multiple choice/short answer tests, presentations, videos, stories, dances, etc. It is important for a teacher to keep their assessment types varied. Regardless, the three types of assessments can be applied to each. A rubric will clearly outline what is required to achieve a given grade. A portfolio will allow students to store their assessment so they can look back at the end of the year. Finally, a self-assessment will allow students to grade their own work.

            In my classroom, I will create a rubric that is flexible enough to address student creativity and can be applied to everyone. I will also attempt to incorporate self and peer assessments for student work.