Intel Essentials Course Module 5
How do I assess student learning?
Student learning must be assessed through a variety of methods that reflect the goals/objectives of the unit. Students should be offered the opportunity to assess not only themselves, but also their peers. Teacher assessments should provide multiple opportunities and methods for students to demonstrate their learning.
How do I involve students in the assessment process?
Students should be allowed to participate in the overall assessment plan of the unit. Students can further be involved in the assessment process by completing self-assessment instruments (checklists, peer reviews, etc.) and reflection.
I agree that students really do need to have the opportunity to assess their peers as well as themselves. Especially in the higher grades. My experience with elementary students has been that they have a more difficult time evaluating themselves and they are harder on themselves than their peers are. This is a great opportunity for students to have positive feedback from peers. I wish i would have done more of this in my regular classroom. It seems that most of the “normal, routine” assessments don’t allow for this kind of feedback. I think students get more out of the peer evaluations than any test can ever show!
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