Assessment capable learners should be able to answer “Where Am I Now?” The two teacher strategies addressed in this lesson help students know where they are going.
- Offer regular descriptive feedback.
- Teach students to self-assess and set goals.
Lesson Outcomes
In this lesson you will discover how to:
- Identify and implement characteristics of effective feedback.
- Teach students to self‐assess accurately with a focus on learning targets.
- Implement strategies that maximize the impact of student self‐assessment and goal setting.
Essential Questions
- Why is it important to have students identify “Where am I going?” and “Where am I now?”
- How can I utilize effective feedback to help students identify “Where am I now?”
- How can I help students assess and identify “Where am I now?”
- How can we use a combination of strategies to promote assessment capable learners?