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Classroom-Based Assessment in Saskatchewan

Meaningful assessment. Practical tools. Built for Saskatchewan teachers.

Author: assessmentinsaskatchewan

We Only “Stop Thinking” at the End of the Course

Assessment is Just a Snapshot of a Moment in Time

Professional Judgement with Most Recent and Most Consistent Grade

Designing Learning Tasks and Assessments that Build Skills

Setting Clear Targets

Give Opportunities to Practice and Receive Feedback without a Grade Attached

Using Levels of Achievement for an Outcome Rather than Grades for Individual Tasks

Group Quizzes

I Don’t Answer Questions That Get Students to Stop Thinking

We Need to Change the Identity of What Assessment Really Is

The Importance of Being Clear About WHY You Do What You Do

Find the Time By Picking One Thing at a Time

Stay On Top Of It (For Yourself AND Students)

Keeping It Fair and Consistent and Providing Variety

Managing Student Expectations is the Hardest Part of Assessment

Stay Up to Date With Your Marks

Online Gradebooks Mean Information is ALWAYS Available

Continual, Clear and Transparent Reporting is Key for Communicating with Stakeholders

Be Timely and Transparent in Reporting Grades

Continuous Reporting Helps Everyone Be on the Same Page