Planning for Classroom Assessment

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This resource summarizes Chapter 4: Planning for Classroom Assessment of Assessment for the Diverse Classroom: A Handbook for Teachers from the Florida Department of Education. Though the document makes reference to the Sunshine State Standards, the principles conveyed may be applicable to classrooms in any state. Simply substitute your state standards where the Sunshine State Standards are mentioned.

In determining the type of assessment to use, Chapter 4 suggests three preliminary planning steps. These include the following:

Step 1 - Identify Instructional Goals

Step 2 - Design the Lesson

Step 3 - Determine Evidence of Learning

With each step, things to consider and an example are offered.

To view Chapter 4, click on the source document and advance the PDF document to page 63.

Source:

Assessment for the Diverse Classroom: A Handbook for Teachers, Copyright, Florida Department of Education, Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services

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