"Over the past two decades there has been a lot written, and much discussion, around the use effective use of assessment in the classroom.
Unfortunately many educators, particularly at the secondary school level, continue to cling tenaciously to “traditional” practices which are, at best ineffective and at worst, counterproductive to the goals of modern education. Here are six common misconceptions about assessment and evaluation that we could stand to rethink."
Read the list below and see if you find yourself in one or more of these misunderstandings...and for more information on each click through to the post.
1. Assessment and evaluation are the same.
2. Most assessment is summative.
3. Assessment is one way communication, the teacher gives feedback on student work.
4. Assessment is for grading purposes.
5. Student work should be given a grade or a mark.
6. If assignments are late, a teacher should deduct points.