TCTC Waiver Day Feb. 27, 2009 When? Why? How? What makes a good assessment? Resources for types of assessments Principles More is better Use assessment in multiple ways Use multiple assessments Evaluate, modify Two Parts Specification of task The task is the activity or assignment the students are asked to do. Student responses to the task are what is assessed. Performance criteria a specified method of evaluating student performance on the tasks. Methods could include: assignment of points for the "correctness" of responses, checklists of response features, and rating scales... Good alternative assessments: Cover the desired content and skills Have good performance tasks Have good performance criteria Are equitable and fair Lead to positive consequences Are cost (energy/time) effective Cover desired content Use verbs in your standards as guidance create in the planning stage RAFT12/Reading/Reading%20Strategies/RAFT.htm Lab Journal Grading Rubrics