Identify final assessments that demonstrate achievement of learning outcomes. (Handling Exams When Your Course Unexpectedly Moves Online)
Assess various aspects of student learning:
PROGRESS: Include regular checks for understanding and low-stakes, formative assessments of student progress (20 Formative Assessment Tools for Your Classroom Putting the Form in Formative Assessments)
PROBLEM-SOLVING: In lieu of multiple choice exams, consider exams that require problem solving and critical thinking:
- Learning to Analyze & Critically Evaluate Ideas, Arguments, & Points of View
- Alternatives to Traditional Testing
- Core Thinking Routines
- Understanding Routines
- Truth Routines
PERFORMANCE: Cnsider final projects that demonstrate competency in learning outcomes (e.g., papers, presentations, portfolios, projects, sample lesson plans, translations, etc.) (Seesaw) (Alternative Approaches to Assessment & Ideas for Adapting Assessment for Remote Teaching; Alternatives to Exams and Traditional Papers)
PROFICIENCY: Consider oral conversations and interviews with students to test language, critical thinking, and understanding of course material (via Synth, Zoom or phone)