Quality Assessment: Design, Differentiate, Deliver

Quality Assessment: Design, Differentiate, Deliver

Professional Development for Educators Building Assessment Literacy Supporting Diverse Learners

WALT: We Are Learning To

Design quality assessment tasks that align with curriculum objectives Differentiate assessments for students with diverse learning needs Apply cognitive verbs effectively in assessment design Implement adjustments and accommodations appropriately Create meaningful success criteria and rubrics

Success Criteria

I can identify characteristics of quality assessment I can match cognitive verbs to appropriate assessment types I can explain differentiation strategies for diverse learners I can design adjustments for students with additional needs I can create task-specific marking guides

What Makes Assessment 'Good'?

Think about the best assessment you've experienced as a student or teacher What made it effective? How did it support learning?

Characteristics of Quality Assessment

Valid - measures what it claims to measure Reliable - consistent results across time and contexts Fair - accessible to all students regardless of background Transparent - clear expectations and criteria Authentic - connects to real-world applications Manageable - feasible for teachers to implement

Assessment FOR vs OF Learning

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Starting Point: Know Your Students

Identify prior knowledge and skills Understand learning preferences and needs Consider cultural and linguistic backgrounds Assess current achievement levels Map individual learning goals

Activity: Student Profile Analysis

Review the sample student profiles provided Identify potential assessment adjustments needed Consider how you would modify tasks for each student Share your ideas with a partner

Curriculum Alignment

Start with achievement standards Identify key knowledge and skills Map learning progressions Consider cross-curricular connections Align with school and system priorities

Assessment Design Process

Bloom's Taxonomy and Cognitive Verbs

Remember: list, identify, recall, define Understand: explain, summarize, classify, compare Apply: demonstrate, solve, use, implement Analyze: examine, categorize, differentiate, investigate Evaluate: judge, critique, assess, defend Create: design, construct, develop, formulate

Matching Cognitive Verbs to Assessment Types

Match the cognitive verb to appropriate assessment method Consider: Multiple choice, Essay, Project, Presentation, Portfolio Think about complexity and authenticity Discuss your reasoning with colleagues