Assessment

• Alternative Assessment PrimerForms of alternative assessment capture a more in-depth picture of learning than traditional paper and pencil tests allow.
• Crafting a Successful Performance TaskDesigning effective performance assessment tasks requires thought and careful consideration. Learn how to craft a task that is both valid and meaningful for students.
• Teacher Prep for Standardized TestsTeachers commonly prepare their students for the slew of high stakes tests that will determine whether students, teachers, and schools are performing at acceptable levels. Find out what you can do to prepare yourself for this important activity.
• Test Prep for Middle School StudentsHelp students succeed on high-stakes test with this three-pronged approach.
• Test-Taking Strategies for StudentsHelp students prepare for high-stakes tests with these simple strategies.
• Using Performance Assessment TasksLearn how to use rubrics, self-assessment, and classroom lists for performance assessment.