The document discusses formative and summative assessments. It provides keys to developing quality classroom assessments, including having clear purpose and targets, sound design, effective communication, and student involvement. Seven strategies for formative assessment are outlined to help students answer where they are going, where they are now, and how to close gaps. Guidelines are offered for developing various assessment methods and test question design.

1. HS MASS II – Sessions 3 & 4 Balanced Assessment

6. Key 2: Clear Targets

7. Find the hexagon (6 sided figure) in the pattern at left. Key 2: Clear Targets

10. “ Teachers and students can hit any target they can see and will hold still.” Rick Stiggins What is the relationship between this statement and the establishment of clear targets? Key 2: Clear Targets

20. Assessment Methods Target to be Assessed

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24. Biology… Used with permission from HS Biology teacher, Fall 2007

25. Math Source: NAEP, 2005 E) 5 D) 4 C) 3 B) 2 A) 1 1. The remainder when a number n is divided by 7 is 2. Which of the following is the remainder when 2 n + 1 is divided by 7?