Indicator

I.F.1

Formal and/or informal assessment and evaluation procedures that measure learning goals and/or objective(s) are planned.

Definition(s) and/or Explanation(s)

Formal Assessment and Evaluation Procedures refer to techniques deliberately planned for use by the teacher to determine whether or not learners are progressing toward mastery of learning goals and/or objectives.

Formal Assessment and evaluation procedures are typically grade-related.

Informal assessment procedures are methods used by the teacher and/or learners during the process of teaching and learning to see if learning is occurring and if teaching is promoting learning (VI.B).

Formal assessment and evaluation procedures include: quizzes, graded worksheets, performance checks, tests, home-learning assignments, and portfolios. Learners might also be involved in assessing and evaluating their own learning.

Learning goals:

• are broad statements of long-range learning outcomes
• reflect outcomes of the PLAN rather than a specific lesson
• should be reasonably attainable within the timeframe of the PLAN

Learning objectives:

• should be clear statements of specific and observable learner outcomes
• are mastered by learners so as to accomplish broader goals

Classroom Examples

Elementary/Secondary

The PLAN includes weekly graded worksheets, biweekly quizzes, and tests and portfolio evaluations at the end of each unit.