INTASC+Standard+08

The teacher understands and uses formal and informal assessment strategies to evaluate and ensure the continuous intellectual, social and physical development of the learner.
 * INTASC Standard 8

Specific Category of Standard 8 INTASC.8.K P: The teacher maintains useful records of student work and performance and can communicate student progress knowledgeably and responsibly, based on appropriate indicators, to students, parents, and other colleagues.

Understanding Sentence The teacher continuously assesses students' progress to assure their learning is taking the correct path.

Artifacts**
 * Diagnostic Analysis [[file:Diagnostic Report.doc]]
 * Progress Report [[file:Progress Report.doc]]

These artifacts represent my abilities at assessing my students. They show exactly what I have done in my tutoring experience. I learned a lot about assessments. I tried to do many informal assessments and a couple of formal assessments. I learned a lot about how to adjust my plans to meet my student's needs. Her needs changed a few times over the ten sessions, but I feel sue that she improved and learned.
 * Reflect

Project I have definitely learned to appreciate continuous assessment as a teaching practice. Working with a real child helped reinforce what I have been taught in college. It is important to assess before, during, and after learning. I want to make use of my students' prior knowledge. I also know that I have to see how they are grasping the concept while I am teaching. This can be done in many ways, like questioning and reflections. It is also important to have a final assessment whether it is a project or a traditional test to make sure they have grasped the concepts and are ready to move on. **