FIAE Chapter 4

This chapter is all about more assessments and rubric making. It focuses on three important types of assessments and what they do. Portfolios are useful because they show the “big picture” or a longitudinal study of the students work over a period of time. This helps the teacher see the students development and if they are balanced with the other students. Rubrics are also good tools to use because they show exactly what needs to be done and if the student followed directions. A clear and precise rubric is all a student needs to go by if it is done the right way. The last assessment is a students self-assessment were they discuss whether they believe they have done what it takes to complete the task at hand. This assessment helps the student and teacher set specific goals for the student. Assessments are in place for the teacher to learn what the students know, not for the teacher to grade how well the student know the material.