There are different types of assessments that teachers conduct to gauge an understanding of student needs and student learning. This course explores the different types of assessments and the purpose of each.
Thank you for embarking on this journey. For an effective learning experience, please switch off any notifications, use a notebook to write down your learning and questions as you take the course.This course gives an introduction to various types of assessments and the purpose of each. It also explores Blooms’ taxonomy.
It consists of 5 sections.
Section 1- Reflect on the current planning and usage methods of assessments
Section 2- Explore the different types of assessments and the purpose of each
Section 3- Explore Bloom’s taxonomy
Section 4- Different ways to share learning and best practices
Section 5- Evaluation
TAL standards:
P-1 Create or obtain standards- aligned diagnostic, formative and summative assessments (with tracking and grading systems) to determine where students are against big goals
CENTA standards
SA.1.1a. Understanding of the different objectives of assessment.
SA.1.1b. Understanding of the different assessment methods and tools.
