Assessments in the Classroom

Presented by:

*Janel
*Shelby
*Rob

Formal Assessment
Formal
assessments
include final
exams, tests, and
quizzes on subject
matter studied; inclass seatwork and
homework; and
critiques of
performances

Formal Assessment
Complete the
assessment that is given
to you
Once you are finished,
turn your quiz upside
down on your desk.

Peer Assessment
When students assess another students work.
Could be through speaking directly to the
student they are assessing or could be a
written assessment of the other students
work.
Teachers should monitor the assessment if
possible to ensure proper quality of the
assessment.
Gives students immediate feedback on their
work

Time to Switch!
Give your paper
to your
neighbor to look
for mistakes.
Look over your
neighbors paper
for mistakes.

Stude
nt 1

Stude
nt 2

Authentic Assessment
Authentic
Assessments require
students to use
higher-level thinking
skills to perform,
create, or solve real
life problems.
Examples: writing a
brochure, making a
map, creating a
recipe, or inventing a
project

Authentic Assessment
Using 3 of the cups given
to you, make the cup stand
up on its own on top of the
other cups.
You may only use the
supplies given to you.

Self assessment
When students
assess their own
work and their
thought
processes while
completing that
work.
Helps students
understand what
they need to

Time to assess yourself!

Using the given piece of paper, rate your
work for today. How do you think your
understand formal, peer, and authentic
assessments?
Green= Great, I understand completely
Yellow= Ok, I have a partial understanding
Red= I need help to further understand

Questions?
If you had any red, what
questions do you have
for us?
Do you have anything
you need further
understanding of?