Classroom Assessment KnowledgeBase

This KnowledgeBase archive includes content and external links that were accurate and relevant as of September 30, 2019.

The Classroom Assessment KnowledgeBase is an online resource for state departments of education to use as part of their professional development efforts with districts and schools. Organized around five elements, it brings together concepts, how-to guidance, tools, and resources about classroom assessment.

Task 2: Determine Individual Student Scores

Guideline: Scoring rubrics provide teachers the means to score each assessment consistently. Pre-determined criteria enable students to understand what is expected of them and serve as a communication tool with parents.

Tools

Creating Assessments and Scoring Tools

This Maryland Department of Education resource offers an online workshop on how to develop good assessments and rubrics. Though oriented toward the Maryland state assessment system, the content may be useful for all teachers.

Dictionary of Student Outcome Assessment

This link is to a James Madison University resource providing a Dictionary of Student Outcome Assessment terminology.

Practical Tips

Make Room for Rubrics

This article authored by Mary Rose, a fourth-grade teacher at Lake Sybelia Elementary School, Orange County, Florida, explains how to use scoring rubircs.

References

Consensus Scoring and Peer Planning

This article authored by Douglas Fisher, Diane Lapp, and James Flood, describes how teachers can "work together improve their understanding of content and performance standards, collaborate to assess student work, work together to plan instruction, and re-teach content as necessary."

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