Adam E. RowlandMar 19, 20211 minBalanced AssessmentThe need to develop and implement balanced assessment systems is critical in 21st Century education (Stiggins, 2008). Balanced...
Adam E. RowlandMar 19, 20211 minFigures and AssessmentFigures, such as tables and graphs, can allow stakeholders to effectively organize, analyze, evaluate, and communicate relevant...
Adam E. RowlandMar 19, 20211 minStudent Growth PortfoliosAs a form of authentic assessment, student growth portfolios allow students to compile evidence reflective of their progress in a course....
Adam E. RowlandMar 19, 20211 minSelf-AssessmentWhen students become active participants in their own learning, particularly through formative activities and strategies that encourage...
Adam E. RowlandMar 19, 20211 minEffort GradesEffort-based grading, while not directly related to impacting academic skills mastery, is a common practice that may impact student...
Adam E. RowlandMar 19, 20211 minWhich Type of Assessment is Best?As it relates to assessment items, educators can expect to work with three types: selected response, open-ended, and performance-based...
Adam E. RowlandMar 19, 20211 minDefinition of AssessmentEducational assessment is the collection of evidence, either behavioral or academic, to inform instruction and improve student...