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 1: Take a Snapshot of the Classroom

Guideline: Understanding the current status of the class's academic performance is an essential prerequisite to developing a sound program of formative assessment. The resources provided will assist the teacher in compiling this snapshot.

Checklists

Student Demographic Data Elements

This chart provides a checklist of data elements related to student demographics for inclusion in a school profile.

Student Demographic Data Elements

Statistics Every Writer Should Know

This resource describes in "plain English, some basic concepts in statistics that every writer should know."

References

Data Analysis

The Maryland Department of Education, as part of its School Improvement in Maryland website, offers guidance on analyzing classroom data. Though oriented toward Maryland educators, the content may be useful to educators in other states.

Data Analysis: Analyzing Your State Assessment Data

This link is to the School Improvement in Maryland website's information on data analysis. Though intended for Maryland districts, the content may be useful to educators in other states.

Data Sources by State

This document contains links to national and state education data sources. The content may be useful to educators when developing a school profile.

The contents of this website were developed under a grant from the U.S. Department of Education and are intended for general reference purposes only. However, those contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the U.S. Department of Education or the Center, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. Some resources on this site require Adobe Acrobat Reader. This website archive includes content and external links that were accurate and relevant as of September 30, 2019.