Problem
a) What is the purpose of summative assessment. How should teachers use the data gathered from summative assessments.
b) Research shows that formative instructional practices raise levels of achievement for all learners. Explain what protocols teachers and students must follow to ensure higher levels of achievement.
c) Although a great start, the power of learning targets occurs when teachers and students have a shared understanding of exactly what the learning is and what it looks like when a student has mastered or met the learning at varying levels. How can you, as a teacher, ensure this understanding between teacher and students?
d) Why are summative assessments a necessary component of a balanced assessment system in our classrooms, schools, and districts?