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E School News: Doing More With Less: How Informed Assessment Practices Can [Pdf]

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
An in-depth guide for educators about Informed Assessment Practices. These types of practices can efficiently shed light on student learning; without them, educators cannot determine the most appropriate next steps to strengthen...
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Illinois State Assessments

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Definitions and descriptions of the various testing programs in the state of Illinois are provided, along with results and sample test items.
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University of South Florida

Florida Center for Instructional Technology: Classroom Assessment

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This University of Southern Florida site offers an in-depth look at summative and formative assessments.
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AdLit

Ad lit.org: What Is Scientifically Based Research on Progress Monitoring?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Progress monitoring is an assessment technique that tells teachers how and when to adjust curriculum so that students meet benchmark goals by the end of the year. This research shows that progress monitoring is an effective way to set...
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Northern Illinois University

Northern Illinois University: Formative and Summative Assessment [Pdf]

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This resource provides an in-depth discussion concerning summative and formative assessments.
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Incredible Art Department

The Incredible Art Department: Assessments

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A discussion of why we have assessments, the types of assessments, and what they measure.
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North Central College: Authentic Assessment Tool Box

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
What is authentic assessment? This resource one can learn more about the many facets of authentic assessment.
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San Diego State University

Guidelines for Rubric Development

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
This site features guidelines for rubric development. Students and teachers will benefit from this helpful information.
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Exemplars: Thermometer Rubric

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This rubric is appropriate to use with older students. It features a way for students to self-assess by drawing a line on the thermometer. Teachers could also assess using the same thermometer rubric.
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Carnegie Mellon University

Enhancing Education: Formative vs Summative Assessment

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Use this resource to incorporate summative and formative assessments.
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BBC

Bbc: Gcse Bitesize: Combined Science

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This site offers links to six different exams over courses studied in GCSE Bitesize. They include AQA Synergy, AQA Trilogy, Edexcel, Eduqas, OCR 21st Century, and OCR Gateway.
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Love To Know Media

Your Dictionary: Examples of Open Ended and Closed Ended Questions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Explains the difference between open and closed questions. Gives examples and situations where each might be used.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Potpourri

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart contains a variety of quiz format questions challenging students to draw on knowledge in a number of different areas. It is fun for all ages!
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Using Rubrics and Activotes for Peer Assessment

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
[Free Registration/Login Required] This is an explanation of the process by which rubrics and Activotes may be incorporated by teachers to encourage students to assess their peers objectively during project-based learning.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Activote Template

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is an activote template that can be used with any grade level and any subject area.