1. Formative Assessments (Ongoing, Low-Stakes)
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- Observation – Teachers observe students’ participation and engagement. nnnn
- Exit Tickets – Students answer a question before leaving class. nnnn
- Think-Pair-Share – Students discuss a question before sharing with the a question before sharing with the class. nnnn
- Peer Assessment – Students evaluate each other’s work. nnnn
- Self-Assessment – Students reflect on their own learning. nnnn
- Concept Mapping – Students create diagrams linking ideas. nnnn
- One-Minute Papers – Quick reflections on what was learned. nnnn
- Quizzes (Ungraded) – Used to check understanding. nnnn
- Classroom Polling – Using tools like Kahoot! or Mentimeter. nnnn
- Journal Entries – Students regularly write reflections. n
2. Summative Assessments (Final, High-Stakes)
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- Final Exams – Traditional end-of-term tests. nnnn
- Standardized Tests – Assessments like SAT, ACT, or state exams. nnnn
- End-of-Unit Tests – Exams given after completing a unit. nnnn
- Course Projects – Large-scale research or creative work. nnnn
- Portfolios – Collection of student work over time. nnnn
- Capstone Projects – A culminating research or practical project. nnnn
- Term Papers – In-depth written assignments. nnnn
- Oral Presentations – Students present their understanding verbally. nnnn
- Practical Demonstrations – Used in science labs or skills-based subjects. nnnn
- Performance-Based Assessments – Students apply knowledge in real-life scenarios. n
3. Diagnostic Assessments (Pre-Instruction)
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- Pre-Tests – Assess prior knowledge before instruction. nnnn
- Diagnostic Interviews – One-on-one discussions to assess understanding. nnnn
- Learning Style Inventories – Identifying preferred learning methods. nnnn
- Skills Checklists – Assessing students’ competencies before starting a lesson. nnnn
- Interest Surveys – Understanding student motivations and preferences. n
4. Authentic Assessments (Real-World Applications)
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- Case Studies – Analyzing real-world scenarios. nnnn
- Simulations – Role-playing or using technology to simulate situations. nnnn
- Problem-Based Learning – Solving open-ended problems. nnnn
- Service Learning Projects – Applying learning to community service. nnnn
- Internships & Apprenticeships – Learning through real-world experience. n
5. Alternative Assessments (Creative Methods)
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- Digital Storytelling – Using media to explain a concept. nnnn
- Game-Based Assessments – Using games to evaluate understanding. nnnn
- Infographics – Creating visual representations of concepts. nnnn
- Podcasts – Students explain concepts through audio recordings. nnnn
- Video Reflections – Students record themselves explaining their learning. n
6. Performance Assessments (Skills-Based)
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- Lab Reports – Documenting scientific experiments. nnnn
- Music/Art Performances – Demonstrating artistic skills. nnnn
- Dramatic Role-Playing – Acting out historical or literary events. nnnn
- Coding Challenges – Assessing programming skills. nnnn
- Athletic Assessments – Evaluating physical education skills. n
7. Peer and Collaborative Assessments
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- Group Projects – Assessing teamwork and collaboration. nnnn
- Debates – Evaluating argumentation and critical thinking. nnnn
- Panel Discussions – Students discuss a topic in depth. nnnn
- Collaborative Writing – Co-authoring essays or research papers. nnnn
- Peer-Reviewed Research – Students critique each other’s work using a rubric. n
8. Technology-Enhanced Assessments
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- Online Adaptive Testing – Digital exams that adjust difficulty based on responses. nnnn
- E-Portfolios – Digital collections of student work. nnnn
- Virtual Reality (VR) Assessments – Using VR for immersive testing. nnnn
- AI-Based Personalized Assessments – AI adapts questions based on student performance. nnnn
- Learning Analytics Dashboards – Using data to track student progress. n