Getting to the heart of authentic Assessment for Learning
This article describes the essential features of assessment for learning from an international perspective. It also contrasts assessment for learning and formative assessment.
Grading and competency-based education
This ThinkPoint considers the principles of grading within competency-based education (CBE) models as a means through which teachers can establish the dual goal of securing success for all students (as evidenced in high grades) while also strictly aligning grades with achievement.
Grading for learning: Guidelines for supporting student success
This Learning Point outlines 8 guidelines recommended by Ken O'Connor necessary to shift from traditional grading practices to those that align with standards and support learning.
Guidance 2020: Grading for Learning
The return to school grading and reporting guidance framework is published to clarify the essential elements and components of grading, and the principles that support accurate, fair and equitable grading practices in light of school disruption caused by COVID-19. The guidance augments the Governor's executive orders and MAISA GELN's Continuity of Learning Guidance.
Guidance 2020: High-Quality Assessment System
The return to school assessment guidance framework is published to clarify the essential elements and components of an assessment necessary as schools return for the 2020-21 academic year. The guidance takes into account the Governor's executive orders and MAISA GELN's Continuity of Learning Guidance.
Handbook: Guide to A Vision of Excellence in Assessment
This Handbook will guide you through a four-part webinar series by Rick Stiggins: A Vision of Excellence in Assessment. The handbook includes an introduction by Rick Stiggins, all session handouts, and links to access the webinar recordings. In this series of four recorded webinars, assessment expert Rick Stiggins addresses fundamental concepts needed by all educators who aspire to implement high quality assessment practice designed to advance student learning. Rick’s engaging presentations and helpful handouts will interest teachers, principals, instructional coaches, central office administrators and others, while offering practical guidance to improve their assessment planning and practice.
Helping Michigan to Become the State of Assessment Literacy – Susan Brookhart
Assessment Learning Network, 2016-17 – Event 3, Event Page
How can educators assess social and emotional learning?
This Learning Point speaks to determining the purpose and appropriate use of assessment methods applied to student social-emotional competencies.
How can stealth assessment in games measure and support learning?
This Learning Point defines the concept of "stealth assessment" and describes how it can be used to embed ongoing formative assessment opportunities deeply into a game (or other engaging digital learning environment), blurring the distinction between learning and assessment.
How can stealth assessment in games measure and support learning?
This Learning Point defines the concept of "stealth assessment" and describes how it can be used to embed ongoing formative assessment opportunities deeply into a game (or other engaging digital learning environment), blurring the distinction between learning and assessment.
How do authentic assessments deepen learning?
This Learning Point draws from cognitive science to describe how authentic assessments help students to embed their learning into long-term memory and why authentic assessments are meaningful to students.
How do English learners participate in state assessment?
This Learning Point describes two ways English learners participate in state assessment and how the results of these assessments are intended to be used.