Assessment

The activity we did in class was very interesting. It was hard for those who were students to understand why their balloons were being popped. Not knowing the criteria for a balloon being accepted really put them at a disadvantage. In regards to the difference between grades and assessments, when you assess a student you are looking to see what they know and what they are capable of complete, grades on the other hand are given after an assessment when needed and also are a way to show a students ability, they are just not as specific as looking at the actual assessment. Grades show to parents and students where they are at in the class and assessment shows more specifically what areas the student needs to work on. Many evaluation tools can be used to reach students, I believe having assignments for students to complete and turn in is a great way to make sure they are prepared before a test. Tests are helpful to have at the end of a unit to evaluate what the students have learned.