Article Assignment

Assessment Strategies for English-Language Learners

Assessment Strategies for English-Language Learners ARTICLE.pdf

Using Informal Assessments for English Language Learners – Informal assessments (also called authentic or alternative) allow teachers to track the ongoing progress of their students regularly and often. While standardized tests measure students at a particular point in the year, ongoing assessments provide continual snapshots of where students are throughout the school year. By using informal assessments, teachers can target students’ specific problem areas, adapt instruction, and intervene earlier rather than later.

https://www.colorincolorado.org/article/using-informal-assessments-english-language-learners

Reflection:

Reflect on your own use of informal and formal assessments. What strategies have you used and were they effective in