Assessing Reading and Writing Powerpoint

This powerpoint is a great resource for determining the steps to assess reading and writing. The fact that the powerpoint lays out very specific instructions on assessing both of these skills is extremely beneficial to use as an educator. My favorite part of the powerpoint is the insight into creating and using rubrics. Rubrics are essential for grading, but they must be done correctly in order to ensure they are measuring the correct skill or strategy. I like the idea of having the students participate in creating a rubric. If students help to create the rubric, they are in-tune with what they will be assessed on. This can provide them with direction for meeting their goals. From the teachers perspective, it is also important to know what the end goal of a lesson or unit is. If you know what you will be testing students on, you are better prepared in creating lesson plans. Although you should not teach to the test, you should have a firm idea on what you will expect of students and how best to prepare them to meet those expectations.