Assessments are meant to check for student understanding. There are many different assessment strategies that teachers use. It is up to the teacher to decide which one works best for them in their classroom.
When you teach, you want to ensure students fully grasp the material. Sometimes it is easier to talk to students instead of actually teaching them, especially when there are a lot of objectives and materials to cover in a limited amount of time. You hope students will understand, if not now, before test time, and you hope their results will indicate you’ve done your job.
To check for understanding and ensure that students are grasping concepts and skills, here are six effective strategies to use to assess your students.
