Student Assessments

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This paper compares and contrasts traditional assessment, that of grading and testing, with formative assessment. It explains formative assessment which includes personal, peer and group assessment. The paper highlights the advantages of such an approach. The author includes literature to qualify points made.

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"In fact, notes Wong (2002, p.52), professional development programs are very helpful to improve teacher performance in all areas, especially for new teachers who have the issue of starting a first job out of college in addition to learning new approaches to teaching. He explains that even though induction programs differ among school districts, successful ones share certain attributes. For example, all of them help new teachers establish effective classroom management procedures, routines, and instructional practices. They further develop teachers' sensitivity to and understanding of the community, and the passion for lifelong learning and professional growth, as well as promote unity and teamwork among the entire learning community."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Black, P., & Wiliam, D, (1998). Inside the black box: Raising standards through classroom assessment. Phi Delta Kappan, 80(2), 139-148..
• Chappuis, J. (2005). Helping Students Understand Assessment. Educational Leadership 63(3) 39-43
• Emberger, M. (2006) Helping Teachers "Think Like Assessors" Assessing the Assessments. 85(4), 38-40.
• McTighe, J., & Emberger, M. (2006) Teamwork on Assessments Creates Powerful Professional Development Journal of Staff Development (27)1, 38-44
• Siobhan, L., Lyon, C., Thompson, M., & Wiliam,D.(2000) Classroom Assessment Minute by Minute, Day by Day Educational Leadership. 63(3), 18-24.

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