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Dr. Thomas J.P. Brady Assistant Professor- College of Education Bridgewater State University Thomas.brady@bridgew.edu. Assessment and Grading. What do we assess?. Knowledge Understanding Ability to think at a higher level Readiness for next topic Readiness for next course/grade
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Dr. Thomas J.P. Brady Assistant Professor- College of Education Bridgewater State University Thomas.brady@bridgew.edu Assessment and Grading
What do we assess? • Knowledge • Understanding • Ability to think at a higher level • Readiness for next topic • Readiness for next course/grade • Ability to think • Growth/Improvement
What should be “graded”? • Achievement • Ability to write? • Ability to test-take? • Growth? • Behavior? • Participation?
How do we assess? • Formative/Summative • Formal/Informal • Objective/Subjective • Internal/External (Standardized) • Questioning (role of technology) • Standards based
How do we “grade”? • Multiple choice • Fill in the blank • True/False • Essay • Project/Authentic • Role of rubrics
Grading exercise • Give a grade to these four students • Q&A • Phase 2 of grading • Simpson’s Paradox