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

[Stephanie Pritchett]

I’m happy you addressed reliability and accuracy. This was a concern of mine that students might not go about using the portfolio in a way that will help them but have intentions to get a better grade. This is something I want to address.

I teach special education students in a resource class. I really like the practice having weekly quizzes. My students already have trouble with retrieving. In the past I gave them longer unit tests and I dreaded giving it to them and grading them. If I keep the quizzes short that would be hopefully be a quick way to give them feedback and get it back to them. It’s also good frequent data along with observation and conversation.