Chapter+4

Learning target(s) this selection addresses:
 * Title of Selection: Assessment Methods
 * Select the appropriate method(s) to assess specific learning targets.
 * Follow the steps in the Assessment Development Cycle.
 * Create an assessment blueprint.
 * Use an assessment blueprint with students as assessment //for// learning. ||

I chose the “assessment methods” selection because I feel that the four different assessments are very beneficial for my future teaching experiences. Not only does the book give us examples of what each assessment method is but it also tells us the appropriate tests for each category. I now understand why each assessment target is so important and I will be able to differentiate the different assessments into specific targets. I also feel that matching assessment methods to learning targets is very important to understand and act upon. If my tests aren’t aligned with my learning targets there will not be very many positive results from my assessments. Teachers need to review the “strong, good, partial, and poor” standards to evaluate if their methods of assessment are aligned with their learning targets. ** Assessment Methods ** The “Selected Response” Method:
 * What this selection illustrates about my learning/why I chose this selection:**
 * Multiple choice
 * True/False **Summative Assessments**
 * Matching
 * Fill-in-the blank

The “Written Response” Method:
 * Short answer
 * Extended written response

The “Performance Assessment” Method:
 * Performance task
 * Performance criteria

The “Personal Communication” Method:
 * Questions during instruction
 * Interviews & conferences
 * Participation **Formative Assessments**
 * Oral exams
 * Students journals & logs