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Assessment Diagnostic (For) l Formative (As) l Summative (Of) l

Assessment l For learning: (pg 31) l Is used by teachers and students to determine what students already know and can do with respect to the knowledge and kills identified in the overall and specific expectations. l Does not generate marks l Can be assessed by students and peers

Assessment l As learning: (pg 31) l Is used by students to provide feedback to other students, monitor their own progress, make adjustments and set individual goals. l l l Peer assessment Self assessment Students providing descriptive feedback or responding to teacher descriptive feedback.

Assessment l Of learning: (pg 31) l Is used by the teacher to summarize learning at a given point in time. l Generates a mark l Is solely the responsibility of the teacher l Does not include peer or self evaluation

Learning Skills and Work Habits in Grades 1 to 12 l Six learning skills and work habits: l l l l Responsibility Organization Independent Work Collaboration Initiative Self-regulation Emphasized on all progress report cards and provincial report cards

Evaluation l The primary purpose of assessment and evaluation is to improve student learning. l Evidence for evaluation: observations, conversations and student products. l Wherever possible, under the supervision of the teacher.