Assessment Advice & Forms

Assessment can be a tricky task. Our collection of ideas and forms will make it easier for you to evaluate and grade your students' work, no matter their grade level. There are as many variations of assessment as there are students. Look below to find ideas on assessment strategies, modifications, and enhancing your existing methods. These assessment forms and techniques will work across the curriculum, so use them for math, science, reading, language arts, social studies, and your other subjects.

Advice for Teachers Assessment vs. Evaluation Learn the difference between assessment and evaluation in this article of teaching advice. You will also learn how you should use each method in the classroom. New teachers will find this resource particularly valuable when outlining their grading policies. Categories of Evaluation Different methods of evaluation are needed to truly assess how much your students are learning. Learn here the different types of evaluation you can use in the classroom. New teachers will find this resource particularly valuable. Alternative Assessment The use of alternative assessments allows teachers to evaluate students in a non-traditional manner. Types of Assessment Accommodation A comprehensive listing of types of assessment accommodations. Creating Meaningful Performance Assessments An overview of how to create meaningful performance assessments to measure student abilities and progress. Get Ready to Read® Screening Tool This research-based screening tool allows teachers and parents to gage a pre-school child's reading level. MyGradeBook Discover the ease of an online gradebook: access it from anywhere; keep parents and students up-to-date; track, calculate, and report grades and attendance. Portfolios This collection of articles and resource will help you build portfolios with your students. Portfolios are a great mode of assessment for your classroom. Preparing Students for Tests Use these activities to prepare students for different types of assessments. Rubrics Library for Teachers Our extensive library of rubrics will help you assess your students' work in all subjects, from reading & language arts, to science, to social studies. State Departments of Education A complete list of links to all of the individual U.S. departments of education, state standards, job opportunities, and more. Top 10 Test-Taking Tips for Students These tips will help students to perform at their best levels during testing situations. Using Multiple Intelligences in Testing & Assessment Information on using Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences (MI) in student assessments is found here. New teachers, who are just getting acquainted with MI will find this resource particularly valuable. Running Records A running record is a way to assess a student's reading progress by systematically evaluating a student's oral reading and identifying error patterns. This template will help you track your students' oral reading accuracy. Authentic Assessment An overview of authentic assessments. Portfolio Assessment Guide This guide outlines how teachers can create portfolio assessments for students. This excellent advice will be particularly useful to new teachers, who are learning different assessment methods for the classroom. Students compile portfolios that reflect their work.

Printable Forms Awards and Certificates Use printable certificates and awards to recognize great effort, achievement, or progress by your students. Express gratitude, encourage good behavior, and reward a job well done with these resources. Bubble Answer Sheet Sheet of multiple-choice bubble answers ready to be filled in by your students. This is a great assessment tool. Daily Point Chart Use a chart that will help you track any type of behavior management system they use on a daily basis. Group Self-Evaluation Allow group members to evaluate their productivity during classroom activities. This is an excellent way to encourage students to assess and understand their own progress. This is a great cooperative learning tool. Performance Record Keep track of students' grades with this convenient and customizable sheet. Tailor the PDF to your teaching needs by typing in the highlighted fields before printing. New teachers will find this printable particularly valuable when learning new classroom management methods. Portfolio Assessment Chart Make use of this printable chart to assess portfolios. Skill Assessment Form Use this customizable form to keep track of the skills your students have mastered. Tailor the PDF to your needs by typing in the highlighted fields before printing. New teachers will find this assessment form particularly valuable. Student Progress Report A ready-to-use form for assessment of students' class work and participation is a quick and easy way to keep your students' evaluations organized. New teachers will find this resource particularly valuable when preparing for parent-teacher conferences. Student Progress Self-Evaluation Have your students fill in this comment form to evaluate their own progress with class work. This is an excellent tool to encourage children to understand their own progress. Teacher's Form for Group Evaluation Evaluate students' participation and productivity within a group activity. This printable provides an excellent place to inform students of how one person's work in the group can affect all members. Team Evaluation Form Evaluate student progress within a team and by subject area with this customizable form. Tailor the PDF to your teaching needs by typing in the highlighted fields before printing. Weekly Point Chart Four weeks' worth of point totals for tracking behavior management are in this chart. Pre-Reading Rubric and Score Sheet Use this rubric and scoring sheet to grade students after completing the Asking Pre-Reading Questions lesson plan. Reading Record Chart Students record their reading achievements on this school form. This printable is customizable. Tailor the PDF to your needs by typing in the highlighted fields before printing. Student Self-Assessment 1 This assessment worksheet asks students to describe an assignment and what they learned. Student Self-Assessment 2 Have your students assess their progress while working independently with these questions and checklist. Running Records Form Use this blank running record to assess individual students' reading skills and progress. Use with the lesson plan on Running Records. This printable is customizable. Tailor the PDF to your teaching needs by typing in the highlighted fields before printing.

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