Wendy McMahon - February 26, 2018
Math assessments—you want them to be accurate, easy-to-deploy and most of all authentic. But as educators look to expand their arsenal of assessment tools beyond timed-tests, how do you evaluate if an assessment will work for you and your students?
We asked a group of Canadian elementary teachers to share their thoughts on the key elements they look for in effective assessments—here’s what they shared.
The teachers we spoke with say effective math assessment should do the following:
When we asked teachers for their thoughts on the ideal times to assess students, they were clear that a variety of types of assessments should happen often in the classroom. They pointed to these three key categories of assessments for teachers to understand and use in their math classes.
Assessments are key tools for helping you support the learners in your classroom. We hope the info shared here can help you choose and implement assessments that support learning throughout the school year.