Considering Evidence of Learning in Diverse Classrooms
In this chapter were some very good points about the types
of assessments that should be used in a classroom. I believe that a single test
at the end of a topic will not prove that the students have learned, and it
will not be a good representation of their knowledge of the subject. Personally
I will have them do research projects, posters, presentations, and things that
help them be hands on. Of course some students may want to write a paper or do
something else creative with the topic which will be fine by me. Sometimes,
however, mini quizzes and exams are necessary, although I will certainly not
live and die by them. It is sad to think that most political issues are based
off of standardized, or quick and dirty, tests. In this day and age we pride
ourselves on individuality; I think it is stupid to base a student’s
intelligence on how well they do on a single test. Some students may be really
bad test takes and be great at explaining themselves verbally. Personally I did
average on my SAT scores but was one spot away from being top 10% of my class.
Just like the book says: “…Providing multiple and various assessment types
increases the opportunity for students to work to their strengths and,
ultimately, the likelihood of their success. It is important to give students
the whole photo album—not just the snapshots, and that is what I plan to do in
my classroom.
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