Hi, 

Well my opinion is that assessment should pertain to the task at hand and be
outlined as such.  Whether you are using a Rubric or checklist.  To
standardize is to say that all students are learning at the same rate/pace.
If your assessment is based on things like content, effort, use of certain
language (depending where your students are, then you will be assessing each
individual student on what they are capable of.  That is what makes a
portfolio such an effective tool in evaluating individual students.

 

Thanks,

Sandra Cook

Northlands College

Technology Enhanced Literacy

 

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From: assessment-bounces at nifl.gov [mailto:assessment-bounces at nifl.gov] On
Behalf Of Marie Cora
Sent: Thursday, February 02, 2006 10:52 AM
To: Assessment Discussion List
Subject: [Assessment] Legitimacy of alternative tools

 

Hi Bruce and everyone,

 

Bruce, you said:

 

"I think putting forth the strengths and legitimacy of tools such as
portfolios, outcome checklists, holistically scored writing samples, etc is
a good way to go."

 

This sounds like a very good path to go down to me.  I think people would
have a lot to say and share about alternative tools, their uses, and their
strengths.  It would be a great exercise to list them all out and discuss
the strengths, uses, and limitations of each one.

 

What questions do folks have about alternative assessments?:  using them,
seeking them out, developing them, whatever area most intrigues you.

 

What can folks share with the rest of us in terms of "the strengths and
legitimacy" of alternative tools such as portfolios, checklists,
analytic/holistic scoring, rubric use, writing samples, in-take/placement
processes?

 

Are any of the tools you use standardized?  Not standardized?  Do you think
that this is important?  Why or why not?

 

Are any of the tools used for both classroom and program purposes?  

 

I have other questions for you, but let's leave it at that for right now.
Let us hear what your thoughts are.  We're looking forward to it.

 

Thanks,

 

marie cora

Assessment Discussion List Moderator

 

 

 

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