Write a letter to parents explaining at least four ways (two ...

[kamilo84]

Write a letter to parents explaining at least four ways (two informal and two formal) you will assess your students. Justify your response.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

What does it mean to make assessments authentic? What are two authentic assessments you would use to measure student knowledge?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

[tanna.moeller]

Answer to Question 1

Answers should include information about four of the following: norm-and criterion-referenced tests, survey or diagnostic tests, informal reading inventories, oral reading miscue analysis, running records, portfolios, and kid-watching.

Answer to Question 2

Answers should include information about students doing reading and writing tasks that look like real-life tasks, being in control of the tasks, and developing ownership. Examples include writing folders and portfolios.