Reply To: Lesson 4.3: Where Do Formal/Traditional Forms of Evaluation Fit In? – Discussion

[Callie Smith]

I am glad that quizzes and tests are not thrown out, since they are good indicators of learning. I love more that they are more evidence — not the end-all, be-all.

I like what @jamie-ballard said about the different levels and the depth of understanding. It seems to create a sense of dwelling on something long enough to actually learn it… which really is the purpose of all of this , right?

I’ll be teaching grade 6 all the way up to seniors this year, so I’m so thankful for this session’s time to talk about the different approaches. It definitely reassured me that I’m not crazy for thinking there has to be some differentiation happening here.