Assessment

Assessment is the process that leads to evaluation, the final decision. Therefore the assessment process is vital for the attainment of a final mark. As a future teacher I continue to explore the endless assessment opportunities that can take place within the classroom. During assessment I will use a variety of methods to record data such as anecdotal notes, checklists, rating scales and rubrics. As an educator I believe it is important to use both traditional and authentic assessment, utilizing a variety of assessment strategies like portfolios, quizzes, tests, journals, presentations and performance based assessment. I think it is important to use a variety of assessment tools to give equal opportunity to the variety of intelligences framed by Dr. Howard Gardner.

On the other hand I do have a favourite type of assessment and that is performance based assessment. This type of assessment involves both the teacher and the student. It is my favourite because performance based assessment in nature focuses on evaluating students knowledge or skills using real life situations asking them "to demonstrate what they have learned by producing a product or performance" (Finlay, 2011). A well known example of this is problem solving. This is my favourite type of assessment due to the fact that it is the most exciting, realistic and multi-intelligent way of assessing student achievement. In addition utilizing self, peer and group assessment giving students the chance to reflect and learn through the evaluation of themseleves and their peers.

As a future educator I vow to assess my students in the most fair way possible and to the best of my ability. Students will have the opportunity to reflect and demonstrate what they have learned while at the same time demonstrating who they are as an individual student.

Finlay, Craig. Class Lecture. Assessment and Evaluation. Brock University, St.Catharines, ON. 5 Jan. 2011.

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