Assessment

for Learning

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“Assessment for learning is the process of seeking and interpreting evidence for use by learners and their teachers to decide where the learners are in their learning, where they need to go, and how best to get there.” (Assessment Reform Group, 2002, p. 2)

Assessment for Learning

“Assessment for learning is the process of seeking and interpreting evidence for use by learners and their teachers to decide where the learners are in their learning, where they need to go, and how best to get there.” (Assessment Reform Group, 2002, p. 2)

“Assessment for learning is the process of seeking and interpreting evidence for use by learners and their teachers to decide where the learners are in their learning, where they need to go, and how best to get there.” (Assessment Reform Group, 2002, p. 2)

“Assessment for learning is the process of seeking and interpreting evidence for use by learners and their teachers to decide where the learners are in their learning, where they need to go, and how best to get there.” (Assessment Reform Group, 2002, p. 2)

“Assessment for learning is the process of seeking and interpreting evidence for use by learners and their teachers to decide where the learners are in their learning, where they need to go, and how best to get there.” (Assessment Reform Group, 2002, p. 2)

“Assessment for learning is the process of seeking and interpreting evidence for use by learners and their teachers to decide where the learners are in their learning, where they need to go, and how best to get there.” (Assessment Reform Group, 2002, p. 2)

“Assessment for learning is the process of seeking and interpreting evidence for use by learners and their teachers to decide where the learners are in their learning, where they need to go, and how best to get there.” (Assessment Reform Group, 2002, p. 2)

Essential Steps

Essential Steps

1

2

3

Evidence of Student Learning

Observations

Conversations Products

MakeObservations

Listen to/Engage in Conversations

View Student Products

The Assessment for Learning Cycle

Reflection

Reflection

Reflec

tion

AnalysisKey Question:

Where are my students in their learning?

ReflectionSufficient Information?

Relevant Learning Goal?Learning Gaps?

Strategy for Instruction?

Targeted InstructionKey Question:

Knowing the needs, how will I respond?

ReflectionLarge group, Small group or Individual

student?

Targeted Strategy?

Another tool or strategy?

AssessmentKey Question:

Are my students where they need to be?

ReflectionRevisit or different strategy?

Proper Tool?Reached the

Learning Goal?

Feedback Effective?

The Assessment for Learning Cycle

Reflection

Reflection

Reflec

tion

What the Cycle Looks Like

Reflection

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