Making Assessment Work For Educators Who Hate Data But Love Kids

Making Assessment Work for Educators Who Hate Data but LOVE Kids

by David Schmittou

5 out of 5

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Assessment is a critical part of education. It helps educators track student progress, identify areas where students need additional support, and make informed decisions about instruction. However, assessment can be a challenge for educators who hate data but love kids.

If you're an educator who hates data but loves kids, don't despair. There are ways to make assessment more effective and engaging for both you and your students.

Here are a few tips:

1. Focus on the purpose of assessment. What do you want to learn from your students? What information do you need to make informed decisions about instruction? Once you know the purpose of your assessment, you can design it to be more effective and less time-consuming.
2. Use a variety of assessment methods. Don't rely on just one type of assessment, such as tests. Use a variety of methods, such as observations, portfolios, and self-reflections, to get a more complete picture of student learning.
3. Make assessment interactive and engaging. Students are more likely to be engaged in assessment if it is interactive and fun. Use games, simulations, and other activities to make assessment more enjoyable for students.
4. Provide timely and meaningful feedback. Feedback is essential for student learning. Make sure to provide timely and meaningful feedback to your students so that they can learn from their mistakes and improve their performance.
5. Use assessment to inform instruction. Assessment should not be used solely to grade students. It should also be used to inform instruction. Use the information you gather from assessment to make informed decisions about how to best meet the needs of your students.

By following these tips, you can make assessment more effective and engaging for both you and your students. You can also use assessment to inform instruction and improve student learning.

Additional Resources

• 5 Ways to Make Assessment More Meaningful
• Assessment for Learning
• How to Use Data to Inform Instruction

Making Assessment Work for Educators Who Hate Data but LOVE Kids

by David Schmittou

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	4005 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	161 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE