What is it? Why is it important? In planning their lessons, it is important that teachers include both assessments designed to see if students have learned the taught material (summative assessments) as well as those that simply evaluate where the students are at, allowing teachers to repeat material if necessary (formative assessments). Assessments should be designed so that students are able to demonstrate all that they have learned, meaning that they should not be only memorization of facts, but instead the students should be able to interact with the content on a deeper level through the assessments. It is also important for teachers to keep in mind the needs of their students, making adaptations as need be. What are the key elements involved? Congruence with instructional outcome: Students must be evaluated on what they are learning. Both the wording and the structure of the assessment should reflect what has been studied in class. Criteria and standards: Students should know prior to the assessment what its purpose is as well as what is expected that they will learn. Design of formative assessments: It is important for all teachers to intentionally include formative assessments in their lessons so that they can see if the students are truly comprehending what is being taught. Use for planning: After assessments, teachers should review the results and allow them to influence their future lessons. If students did not do well, it is likely that the students are not ready to move on, and teachers must be aware of this. How will I implement this component of Danielson's Framework into my classroom?
To ensure that my assessments are allowing the students to show their full understanding of the material, I will incorporate different kinds of questions into my assessments.
I will use formative assessments, like kahoot and other game-like tools, to both engage the students and observe their comprehension of the content.
When instructing, I will be sure to use the language and format that will appear on the assessment, as well as inform the students of the purpose of the assessment.