Of the four rsvp characteristics, informal assessment strategies are strongest with respect to:

Classroom Assessment StrategiesTable of ContentsObjectives of Module:..........................................................................................................................................................1What is Assessment?............................................................................................................................................................2Forms of Assessment............................................................................................................................................................2Purposes of Assessment.......................................................................................................................................................3Qualities of Good Assessment (RSVP)..................................................................................................................................3Additional Considerations in Assessment............................................................................................................................4Objectives of Module:Students will be able to…Describe the various forms that classroom assessment can take and the various purposes it can serve forteachers and students.Define and apply four RSVP characteristics of good assessment: reliability, standardization, validity, andpracticality.Describe the nature, advantages, and limitations of informal assessments in the classroom.Explain how to design, use, and evaluate formal paper-pencil and performance assessments in ways thatoptimize RSVP characteristics and maximize students’ learning and performance.Describe group differences and characteristics of diversity that have implications for classroom assessmentpractices.1

What is Assessment?Definition and ImpactoIs a process of observing a sampleof a student’s behavior and drawing inferencesabout the student’sknowledge and abilities.oClassroom assessments affect:Our future planning and instruction.Classroom Climate.Students’ motivation and affect.Types of EvaluationoFormativeAssessing what students know and can do before or duringinstruction.oSummativeConducting an assessment afterinstruction to make final determinations about what studentshave achieved.Forms of AssessmentInformal vs. FormaloInformation assessment involves the spontaneous, unplanned day-to-day observations of studentperformanceoFormal assessment is planned in advance and used for a specific purpose.Any experience or trainingthat helps succeed in day-to-day tasks of teaching.oOther teacher/administrator support and high expectations for students.oPerceived help and support from administrators in solving instructional and management concerns.oAny success with students.Paper-Pencil vs. PerformanceoPaper-pencil assessments ask students to respond in writing to questions, topics, or problems.oPerformance assessment asks students to demonstrate knowledge or skills in non-written fashion.oStandardized tests are constructed by experts and published for use in many schools. Better to measuregeneral knowledge or abilities.oTeacher Developed tests are developed by teachers for use in his/her own classroom and better tomeasure specific objectives.

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Which one of the following statements is most accurate with regard to the RSVP characteristics of paper pencil assessments?

What are informal assessment strategies?

Which of the following is a characteristic of informal assessment?

What are the 4 mode of assessment?