(Optional) Identify types of student assessments and their purposes.

Identification should include brief descriptions and the purpose(s) of assessments such as

  • formal
  • informal
  • formative
  • summative
  • diagnostic
  • authentic
  • portfolio.

Process/Skill Questions:

  • Why is the concept of purpose important in constructing an evaluation strategy?
  • How does one calculate the difficulty index on written assessments?
  • What materials should be included in an EMT portfolio competency package?