Alignment of Assessments with Grade-Level Expectations (GLEs)

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lightbulbAlaska Dept. of Education & Early Development Frameworks Project
This document addresses a universal issue related to the underlying premise under which educational systems exist. Gone are the days when curriculum documents simply addressed the scope and sequence of content to be presented to students. In addition to content, this framework emphasizes instruction, assessment, and the content of the learning environment. http://www.eed.state.ak.us/TLS/FRAMEWORKS/langarts/2strtpnt.htm#assessment


hammerSample way to Communicate GLE Expectations to Students http://www.rmcdenver.com/useguide/assessme/communic.htm?


lightbulbIndicators of Engaged Learning, from Plugging In: Choosing and Using Educational Technology. by the Council for Educational Development and Research, NCREL.
This chart provides descriptions of what engaged learning looks like for a number of variables, including assessment. We took the liberty of highlighting the indicators of engaged learning for assessment.
http://www.rmcdenver.com/useguide/assessme/engaged.htm?

 

hammer How Can I Ensure the Integrity of My Assessments?: Guidelines for Appropriate Assessment by RMC Research Corporation
This table provides a checklist for effective assessment. Teachers can use this to ensure that their assessment -- to name a few -- is aligned with content standards, provides results that can be easily communicated to students and parents, and fosters student reflection, review, and improvement. Administrators can also use this to identify professional development needs in assessment development.
http://www.rmcdenver.com/useguide/assessme/gideline.htm?