Assessment is done in a continuous manner and takes on many different forms. The main function of assessing students’ learning is to receive direction for continued teaching or to make modifications to promote and ensure student growth. Continuous and varied assessment allows teachers to monitor progress, diagnose individual or group difficulties and adjust teaching practices. The assessment process informs me as to what individual students know and what they are able
to do in relation to the Alberta learner outcomes which can be found in the PDF under the Grade 1 curriculum tab.
Here is a breakdown of the various forms of assessment and what their purpose is in your child’s learning process:
Assessment for Learning is useful for teachers as we develop, modify and differentiate teaching and learning activities. It is continuous and sustained throughout the learning process and indicates to students their progress and growth.
Examples of Assessment FOR learning that we will be using this year:
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Informal observations
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Anecdotal notes/ records
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Observation checklists
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Performance Assessment Tasks
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Question and Answer/ Classroom Dialogue
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Mini Quizzes
Assessment as Learning focuses on fostering and supporting metacognitive development in students. They learn to monitor and reflect upon their own learning and use the information and thoughts that they gather to support and direct new ideas and approaches.
Examples of Assessment AS learning that we will be using this year:
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Conferencing/ Learning Conversations
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Learning Log/ Journals
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Peer Assessment
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Portfolios
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Self-assessment and Goal Setting
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Informal Quizzes
Assessment of learning is summative and cumulative. It is used to affirm and confirm what the students already know. It also is the indicator in relation to the program of studies outcomes.
Examples of Assessment OF learning that we will be using this year:
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Performance Tasks/ Projects
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Portfolios
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Quizzes
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Test or Examinations
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Rubrics/ Scoring Guides:
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Please find below the marking guidelines for our school district. Most assessment OF learning activities will be evaluated in this manner. They are also the same as the report card Achievement Levels.
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Excellent (EX)
Demonstrates consistent, exceptional performance and in-depth understanding of learning outcomes from the Alberta program of study at the time of the progress report.
Above Acceptable (AB)
Demonstrates proficient performance and a solid understanding of learning outcomes from the Alberta program of study at the time of the progress report
Acceptable (AC)
Demonstrates basic performance and a general understanding of learning outcomes from the Alberta program of study at the time of the progress report
Not Yet Meeting Acceptable (NY)
Demonstrates inconsistent performance and inadequate understanding of learning outcomes from the Alberta program of study at the time of the progress report.
