Assessment Capable Learners ask "Where am I now?"

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.

  1. Offer regular descriptive feedback.
  2. 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?