Student Assessment | Origin: EC102
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Your First Year as a CTE Teacher (Part 2) --> Student Assessment
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Student assessment in CTE should balance formative assessments (ongoing checks like observations and feedback to guide instruction) with summative assessments (final projects or performance tasks to measure skill mastery). I plan to use formative assessment to support students as they learn and summative assessment to confirm they can apply skills independently and safely in real-world situations.
One Idea I use for formative assessments is Bingo Game, I will hold up a part or ask a question about a part and have students write the answer down on white board and if the part in question is on there Bingo board they get that box. I get to see if they know the part or what the part does.
I learned that student assessment is more than just giving tests or assigning grades—it’s an ongoing process that helps guide instruction and support student growth. I learned the importance of using different types of assessments, including formative and summative, to check for understanding, give meaningful feedback, and adjust instruction as needed. In CTE, assessment is especially important because it measures both academic knowledge and hands-on, technical skills that students need for the workplace.
I plan to apply this by using a variety of assessment methods such as observations, skill checklists, projects, and reflections. I also want to focus on giving timely, constructive feedback so students know what they are doing well and what they need to improve. This will help students build confidence, improve their skills, and better prepare for real-world careers.
I have learned that I have to use both formative and summative to make sure all my kids are grasping the concept.
I will use both formative and summative assessments for the tracking of skills learned and techniques demonstrated by my students.
Integrating for formative and summative assessments in my curriculum.
Both formative and summative are essential for student success
When assessing students be open minded that students learn differently so use different forms of assessments so that students can be assessed correctly in the best way possible.
You truly need both types of assessments
In my class I will be performing both summative and formative assessments.
Student assessment is key to tracking progress and guiding instruction. I’ve learned to use both formative and summative assessments, especially hands-on tasks in CTE. I plan to give regular feedback and use results to adjust lessons and support student growth.
I learned that student evaluation should support learning, not just assign grades. Using activities like “Muddiest Point” helps identify areas of confusion and encourages peer learning. Effective summative assessments should include all three learning domains: cognitive, psychomotor, and affective. I plan to use “Muddiest Point” in my classroom to check for student understanding.
The table of specifications is a helpful tool to organize internal alignment and have a complete view of how you are using your assessments to meet your objectives
I didn't know that certificate and certification had specific connotations of education vs industry. Good to know!
A unit of study should have quality formative and summative assessments.
Formative and summative assessments are a good method of guiding students with the means to help them understand and get the most out of the lessons.
It is helpful to know the difference between formative and summative assessments. Formative assessments are used as you are helping to form the students. Summative assessments are used to summarize what they have learned over the class.
It was helpful to understand the difference between license, certificate, certification, and degree.
Combing formative and summative assessments are the key to ensure learning is being understood along the way.
