mrp_teacher-needs-assessments

Teacher's Needs For Assessment
(R. Stiggins, 2003)

Before Assessment Construction
 * 1) the purpose of the assessment
 * 2) the sequence of learning for the year
 * 3) a competently designed unit of study
 * 4) the essential outcomes of the unit [mentioned above]
 * 5) level of "thinking" required/expected

During Assessment Construction
 * 1) Clear direction about test construction
 * 2) Best match of learning and assessment
 * 3) Specific standards that are being used
 * 4) Level of proficiency needed for mastery
 * 5) Size of student learning sample needed
 * 6) Type of question (selected/extended response/performance/personal communication)