Using Effective Assessment Techniques in Teaching Effective teachers use a mix of formal and informal assessments to understand student learning levels and progress. For formal evaluation, teachers rely on quizzes, tests, exams, assignments and reports. These tools help gauge individual achievement and assign grades which are known as summative evaluations. Read More …
Effective Classroom Assessment Teachers often assess student learning informally but few communicate these results to students. Without feedback, students may not understand the purpose of assessments or self-assessments. When teachers clearly show students how assessment improves learning, students become more engaged. Starting with simple techniques over several weeks or even Read More …