Chapter+1

One selection that I really wanted to focus on is “student involvement”. I feel that this area was the main one to focus on when teachers are planning an assessment for their students. Instead of the teacher telling the students “this is what will be learned”, the student can decide what will be learned and from then on out the student will be able to be assessed on that information. If the student seems to already understand the material then they have an option to either move on to the next area or to refresh their knowledge on the same skill. When a student is making their own learning objectives they have the responsibility to complete those objectives and excel in them. If for some reason the student fails at the assessment it is because they did not do the work that needed to be completed to reach their goal. This will then be when the teacher steps in to take action and help the student succeed. Who will use the information? How will they use it? What information is required?
 * Title of Selection: Student Involvement**
 * **Learning target(s) this selection addresses:**
 * Know what the five keys to classroom assessment quality are.
 * Know why they are important to assessment accuracy and effective use of assessment information. ||
 * What this selection illustrates about my learning/why I chose this selection:**
 * Key 1: Clear Purpose**

Are learning targets clear to teachers? What kinds of achievement are to be assessed? Are these learning targets the focus of instruction?
 * Key 2: Clear Targets**

Do assessment methods match learning targets? Does the sample represent learning appropriately?
 * Key 3: Sound Design**

Can assessment results be used to guide instruction? Do formative assessments function as effective feedback?
 * Key 4: Effective Communication**

Do assessment practices meet students’ information needs? Are learning targets clear to students?
 * Key 5: Student Involvement*