Examples of Assessment Types

Diagnostic (Entry-Level):

Journal A response journal is a students personal record containing written,

reflective responses to material. They can be used to gauge initial responses
to a topic or personal connection / reaction to something.
Self-Assessment Student gathers information about and reflects on his or
her own learning. They can measure their own attitudes, opinions, prior
knowledge, and progress regarding a topic. Very good for developing the
meta-cognitive process of learning. Can also be used to connect a topic to
ones prior experiences.
Quiz An entry-level assessment that is not graded simply to measure gaps
in knowledge.
Survey similar to the quiz but involves a series of opinions or statements
that students agree or disagree with.
Class discussion / Socratic seminar Much like the survey but the class
conducts the introduction together.
Performance Task Students complete a task based on real world issues
and teacher observes gaps in knowledge needed to effectively complete it.
Thinking Map Students list all the things they know about a topic along with
their questions.
Anticipation Guide Much like the survey students answer a range of
questions and/or agree/disagree with various statements that act as the
essential questions regarding a topic. Can be revisited later in the year to
measure growth or changes in attitudes.
Formative:

Observations Teacher makes notes on paper regarding students during an

activity.
Class questions or surveys
Class Discussion
Exit Slips
Graphic Organizers
Self-Assessment see above
Presentation via powerpoint or poster
Individual whiteboard activity students answer rapid fire questions in groups
or alone.
Think-Pair-Share

Summative:

State Assessments
Benchmarks
Chapter or Unit Tests
Quarter or Semester Tests
Presentations
Projects / Presentations
Essays
Examples of Assessment Types

Timed Writings
Debate / Socratic Seminar