Assessment for Learning | Assessment Types Series

In this episode we continue to explore the different assessment types by taking a look at Assessments for Learning (aka Formative Assessments).  We start by sharing a few analogies (Cooking/Dress Rehearsal/Journey) to frame and define assessments for learning, then we discuss some classroom examples that teachers can use before wrapping up with a discussion which brings home the point that both Assessments of and Assessments for Learning are needed for teachers and students in the instructional cycle.

References:

• ASCD - Formative Assessment: Why, What, and Whether
  
• Educational Sciences - The Effects of Formative Assessments
  

Theme song provided by Cary High School student Logan Foster

Hosts: Mellisa Smith, Serena Halstead, and Spencer Ziegler

Data, Research, and Accountability department for the Wake County Public School System.