What I learned from this module about value added assessment is that it is used to compare the student current progress to previous progress. In other words, it measures student growth. Additionally, this is one way teachers can learn whether the style of delivery is helping students to learn and stand as an accountability tool for teacher’s performance. Last, I can use what I learn to assess my differentiation strategies and make adjustment to my other assessment strategies to ensure that I am meeting the learning needs of all my students.

Objective assessments are necessary and should be used to determine whether students have mastered the content. However, objective assessments should not just be right or wrong answers. Feedback should be provided for objective assessments so that students understand why their answers are wrong or right. Additionally, subjective assessments should be used when you are trying to determine the perspective of the student in reference to the content being covered. Last, I can apply what I learn in this module by ensuring my objective assessments are rigorous, meaningful and avoid incorrect answers. Second, I can use subjective assessment as another form… >>>

What I have learned from this module is that all formative assessments do not have to be tied to a grade. Formative assessments can be used at the end of a content to check for understanding in a quick but formal manner. Examples are exit permit, minute paper, and think-share-pair. Additionally, evaluations are appropriate at the end of a project or unit and should be used to collect data on mastery of standard. Last, I plan to continue using formal assessments to check for understanding periodically throughout a unit. This will allow me to make adjustments in lesson delivery whenever… >>>

I learned that it is important to know the function of technology assessment before selecting and using it to assess student performance. Second I learned to obtain feedback from the students so that appropriate changes, if necessary, can be made. Last, I learned to consider investigating more than one technology assessment tool and functions in order to avoid selecting one that would not correctly assess students. 

I learned the importance of providing constructive feedback to the students after completing a project or other assignment. Second, I learned strategies for motivational engagement such as chunking lessons and providing several ways of explaining the instructions for an assignment to accommodate the various learners in the course. Last, I learned that knowing your audience would help you create appropriate lessons that are engaging and well received by your learners.