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What is the purpose of summative assessments?
To evaluate student learning at the end of a specific time period
What are universal screeners?
Assessments administered to all students at least three times per academic calendar year
What is the difference between formative and summative assessments?
Formative assessments act as assessments for learning and are used by educators to inform instruction on a day-to-day basis, while summative assessments are assessments of learning and provide a snapshot of what a student knows at a particular point in time
What is the purpose of diagnostic assessments?
To determine the cause for a student’s performance by identifying strengths and gaps in student skills, ability and knowledge
What is progress monitoring?
Regular and frequent assessment of students in specific areas to inform instruction and the selection of interventions
What is Curriculum-Based Measurement (CBM)?
A type of progress monitoring
What is the purpose of interim assessments?
To evaluate student knowledge and skills relative to a specific set of academic goals within a specific timeframe
Why is it important to select the correct type of assessment?
To get appropriate and accurate data for your needs
What is the purpose of summative assessments?
To evaluate student learning at the end of a specific time period
What is the difference between district-level and statewide summative assessments?
District-level assessments are used to evaluate student learning at the end of a specific time period, while statewide assessments are not
What is the purpose of formative assessments?
To inform instruction on a day-to-day basis
What is the purpose of universal screeners?
To address a specific skill or ability and assess all students
What is the purpose of diagnostic assessments?
To determine the cause for a student’s performance
What is progress monitoring?
Regular and frequent assessments in specific areas that inform instruction and the selection of interventions
What is Curriculum-Based Measurement (CBM)?
A type of progress monitoring
Why is it important to select the correct type of assessment?
To get appropriate and accurate data for your needs
Study Notes
Exploring Types of Assessments for Improving Student Achievement
- There are six types of assessments used by Michigan educators: summative, formative, interim or benchmark, universal screeners, diagnostic, and progress monitoring.
- Summative assessments are assessments of learning and provide a snapshot of what a student knows at a particular point in time.
- District-level summative assessments are used to evaluate student learning at the end of a specific time period, such as a unit, semester, course or school year.
- Statewide summative assessments, including M-STEP and the Michigan Merit Exam, are mandated by the state or federal legislation for accountability purposes.
- Formative assessments act as assessments for learning and are used by educators to inform instruction on a day-to-day basis.
- Examples of effective formative assessment tools include observational and anecdotal practices, questioning, exit slips, discussion, peer- and self-assessment strategies and kinesthetic assessment.
- Interim assessments evaluate student knowledge and skills relative to a specific set of academic goals within a specific timeframe.
- Universal screeners address a specific skill or ability and are administered to all students at least three times per academic calendar year.
- Diagnostic assessments are administered to selected students to determine the cause for a student’s performance by identifying strengths and gaps in student skills, ability and knowledge.
- Progress monitoring regularly and frequently assesses students in specific areas and informs instruction and the selection of interventions.
- Curriculum-Based Measurement (CBM) is one type of progress monitoring.
- It is important to select the correct type of assessment to get appropriate and accurate data for your needs, and to align the use of data with the intended purpose of each type of assessment.
Test your knowledge on different types of assessments used by educators to improve student achievement with this informative quiz. From summative to progress monitoring, this quiz will challenge your understanding of the purpose and application of each assessment type. Practice your skills in identifying the appropriate assessment for different scenarios and learn how to align data use with each assessment's intended purpose. Sharpen your assessment knowledge and improve your understanding of student achievement with this engaging quiz.
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