What assessment tasks will allow students to demonstrate their understanding in authentic ways?
Assessment information can be collected as students are engaged in various tasks of planning, focussing, and inquiry. For example: • Students complete the K column of a KWL Plus chart to activate prior knowledge. By looking these charts over, the teacher identifies individuals for a follow-up conference to assess gaps in prior knowledge. • Students work in co-operative groups to develop an inquiry plan. The teacher assesses co-operative skills (staying on tasks, building on the contributions of others, questioning others) using an observation checklist. • Groups post and share their inquiry plans. The teacher and students assess the plans according to the criteria established with the class.
