Assessment

Assessment helps teachers gather useful evidence of student understanding—both formally and informally—to revise instruction and support learning.

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The Fundamentals

Types Of Assessment?

An overview of what assessment is, what it’s for, and how it differs from grading or evaluation.

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The Purpose of Assessment

Explore why we assess: to monitor learning, adjust instruction, report progress, and support growth.

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Basic Assessment Strategies

Useful techniques and strategies for implementing formative assessment in any classroom.

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Assessment Terminology

A look at commonly misunderstood terms and concepts in assessment and evaluation.

Understand the Terms

Rubrics & Scoring Guides

How clear criteria and structured rubrics can support meaningful assessment and feedback.

Explore Feedback Loops

Formative vs Summative?

Clarify the difference between assessment of learning and assessment for learning—and how to use both.

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