Activity 1.

3 Assessment Practices Inventory

Complete this self-analysis at the beginning of your study of CASL, partway through, and then at
the conclusion.

Scale:
0
1
2
3
4

I am uncertain about what this means.

Not at all: I dont or cant do this, or this doesnt happen in my classroom.
Beginning: I do this infrequently, or this happens infrequently in my classroom.
Partially: I do this sometimes, or this happens sometimes in my classroom.
Completely: I do this regularly, or this happens on an ongoing/as needed basis in
my classroom.

Key 1: Clear Purpose

I can identify the key users of classroom assessment
information and work to meet their information needs.
I understand formative and summative assessment uses and
know when to use each.
I understand the impact of formative assessment practices
on student achievement.

Key 2: Clear Targets

I can classify the learning targets I am teaching according to
one of four types.
I know how to deconstruct broad content standards into
classroom-level learning targets.
I base instruction and assessment on clear learning targets.
I translate learning targets into student-friendly language.

Key 3: Sound Design

I know how to design or select assessments to serve
intended formative and summative purposes.
I know how to select the appropriate method(s) to assess
each type of learning target.
I create assessment plans to map the content of my
assessments.
I understand and apply principles of sampling appropriately.
I can write and/or select assessment items, tasks, scoring
guides, and rubrics that meet standards of quality.
I recognize and avoid sources of bias that can distort
assessment results.
I know how to apply formative assessment practices within
each assessment method.

Rating 1/
Date: 10/25
2

Rating 2/
Date: 11/25
4

Rating 3/
Date: 12/6
4

Rating 1/
Date: 10/25
0

Rating 2/
Date:
3

Rating 3/
Date:
4

3
2

4
4

4
4

Rating 1/
Date: 10/25
2

Rating 2/
Date:
3

Rating 3/
Date:
4

0
2

2
4

4
4

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Activity 1.3 Assessment Practices Inventory

Key 4: Effective Communication
I offer students effective feedback during their learning.
I track student achievement by learning target.
I keep track of both formative and summative assessment
information.
I record and combine summative assessment information to
accurately reflect student achievement.
I calculate report card grades to accurately communicate
level of individual student achievement at a point in time.
I participate in conferences as needed to discuss student
progress.
I offer students effective feedback during their learning.
Key 5: Student Involvement
My students can describe the learning targets they are to
achieve.
My students can give each other effective feedback.
I design assessments with students information needs in
mind.
I have prepared my students to self-assess accurately and to
set meaningful goals for further learning.
I give students opportunities to track, reflect on, and share
their learning progress with others.

2
Rating 1/
Date:
3
1
1

Rating 2/
Date:
4
4
4

Rating 3/
Date:
4
4
4

4
Rating 1/
Date: 10/25
3

4
Rating 2/
Date:
4

4
Rating 3/
Date:
4

2
2

4
4

4
4

Overall reflection on first rating

1. I have the most knowledge and skill in these areas:
Providing feedback during instruction.
2. I want to work on these areas:
Using formative assessments to alter how and what I teach.
Overall reflection on second rating
1. I have the most knowledge and skill in these areas:
- Creating assessments with the learning targets clearly stated and representing the
amount of time spent on each learning target.
2.

I want to work on these areas:

- Determining sample size

Overall reflection on third rating

1. I have the most knowledge and skill in these areas:
- Connecting learning objectives to the content on the assessment.
2.

I want to work on these areas:

-

Implementing these changes throughout my curriculum.

Classroom Assessment for Student Learning: Doing It RightUsing It Well, 2e

Learning Teams Facilitation Guide and Activities & Resources
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Activity 1.3 Assessment Practices Inventory

Classroom Assessment for Student Learning: Doing It RightUsing It Well, 2e

Learning Teams Facilitation Guide and Activities & Resources
Copyright 2012 by Pearson Education, Inc., All rights reserved.