Explain. Are there any downsides to following any of the author’s recommendations? What do you think about the author’s indicators of sound classroom assessment practices?

Assignment Question

After reading Assessment for learning: A key to motivation located in Module 7: discuss the following: According to this author, the role of classroom assessment has evolved to the point where all students are expected to meet increasingly rigorous academic standards. Assessments must support the learning of all students so that all can succeed at meeting standards.

The author proposes a balanced assessment whereby achievement gains can be realized with effective, formative, classroom assessments. If assessments are to support improvements in student learning, their results must inform students how to do better the next time by informing instructional decisions and encouraging students to learn. Do you agree or disagree with the author’s conclusions?

Explain. Are there any downsides to following any of the author’s recommendations? What do you think about the author’s indicators of sound classroom assessment practices?

Would you add anything to or take anything away from Table 2: Indicators of a Sound Classroom, located on page 18 of the article? opy all the questions for the week, answer them and paste your responses into the discussion board.

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