Assessment

Module Introduction

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So how do we know when the student has learned what we have taught them?  This is a mysterious question that continues to challenge educators.  Should we give them a test to see if they remember the content or would a paper be best?  These answers are becoming more and more varied as we understand how learners truly transfer their learning to a different environment.

Introduction Video

Take a few minutes to watch the following video. 

YouTube, Assessment Quickies #10: Why Assess Student Learning. Published on May 8, 2009.

Retrieved on 08/21/2014. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7HZPBM8AkLE

 

Activity

Please complete the following activity.

 

 

Why is it important to assess student learning? 100 words or less.

   

 

Module Outcomes

 

1.     Identify and discern the differences between formative and summative assessments

2.     Research and recall best practices for both formative and summative assessments

3.     Learn how to create effective rubrics for assessment

4.     Examine how to align assessments against competencies

 

Key Concepts

 

Formative assessments

Summative assessments

Testing

Activities

Feedback loops

Peer assessment

Rubrics

Competency based assessments

 


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