Assessment for Learning

Assessment is a common aspect of each and every classroom.  In the twenty-first century classroom, assessment for learning is essential to ensure that students are mastering key skills. The video, Assessment for Learning ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HcLMlY6R7RM), points out key strategies that can be employed in the classroom in order to ensure student success.  After watching the video, share your thoughts on the structures and strategies a teacher needs to put into place in order to ensure that an effective classroom environment is created to foster twenty first century learning.  

Rystad, M.  (2013, April 7).  Assessment for learning [Video file].  Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HcLMlY6R7RM

• This video explains multiple strategies for assessment for learning, or formative assessments, to inform instructional decisions.

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EDU650 Week 4 Discussion 1:  Assessment for Learning

Key strategies from the video 

Your response

Your own ideas about both formative and summative assessments 

Your response

How both sets of ideas could be implemented to create an effective classroom environment

Your response

References

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