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: Work Through Considerations for Selecting Pre-existing Assessments

Guideline: Selection parameters must be established prior to choosing a pre-existing assessment. These criteria should include how the assessment will fulfill the intended purpose and how the output will be used in making instructional decisions.

Checklists

Key Questions when Choosing Assessment Instruments

These questions from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, while aimed at institutions of higher education, offer insights all educators can use when choosing assessment instruments for their classes.

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