What is the difference between performance assessment and project-based learning?
This Learning Point defines both project-based learning and performance assessments, and the describes the differences between these two methods.
What is the relationship between ambitious teaching and formative assessment?
This Learning Point describes ambitious and formative assessment as distinct concepts and complimentary practices; when woven together the combination is strong and effective in service of creating agency in the learner.
What Michigan’s Student Test of Educational Progress is Designed to Accomplish
A brief overview of Michigan's M-STEP statewide assessment program is provided.
What types of assessment methods can support student-centered instruction?
This Learning Point describes the link between conceptually rich, student-centered classrooms and performance assessments, which promote the generation of necessary evidence of students’ conceptual understanding.
Where does SEL assessment fit in the building and district assessment system?
This Learning Point suggests that implementation science, and continuous improvement are important to realize an SEL vision for a district. The LP also points out cautions for how SEL assessment information should and should not be used.
Why, What and How – to Prioritize and Deconstruct Standards & Align Assessment
This presentation with Facilitation Guide features Ellen Vorenkamp, assessment consultant, who recognizes the power and purpose of priority standards. Overviews identification and deconstruction techniques. And previews aligning assessment methods to standards.
Working together to successfully use the formative assessment process to inform instruction for students with disabilities
The purpose of this ThinkPoint is to provide both general and special educators with the information and knowledge they need to collaborate and confidently implement the formative assessment process for ALL students in their classrooms.