>>>Hi!
>>>Do you have a special assessment technique that you use in your classroom
>>>that is a "little bit different?" If so, would you be willing to share it
>>>with the Placement/Assessment Committee (PAC) of AMATYC?
>>>
>>>If so, please send replies to nsattler@terra.cc.oh.us
she said:
>Ed,
>By assessment technique I mean any method you have of assessing your
>student's learning that other than the standard paper and pencil test.
>Does this help?
>Nancy
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Nancy,
Are the assessment techniques you describe used for the purpose of
assigning student grades? That is, are "points" assigned by the teacher on
the assessment and then earned by students? I don't mean to be picky.
Are assessment techniques summative in nature?
I quite often give assignments that are designed to help the student
understand a mathematical concept. This is different than trying to assess
what they know. I assign points to these. Are these assessment techniques?
I also assign projects that require the students to use the mathematics
taught. I want to see if they can apply mathematics in a situation that
requires a sustained effort and
collaboration. I assign points. Is this an assessment technique?
Do assessment techniques cause learning and understanding to take place?
Thanks.
Ed