Assessment Toolkit

Component C

By: Ana Izquierdo

1. Single-Point Rubric
It looks
Description: The single-point rubric breaks down the like this!
success criteria of assignments into individual
components, for instance: knowledge, communication,
and application. In the middle column, the rubric lists the
assignment expectations that would correspond to a How does it support student learning?
level 3 (which is equivalent to meets provincial
standards). A single-point rubric allows the marker to Student learning is supported by a single-point rubric, as
provide comments for each criteria, as well as this tool provides students with a detailed break down of
categorize the comments into grows (areas that need the success criteria. This also limits the use of language in
work), and glows (areas that exceed expectations) - as the rubric, which is particularly appealing when students
such, this rubric is very feedback centered. struggle with language. The single-point rubric also
emphasizes the importance of feedback - which is so
. crucial to student learning.
Purpose: Single-point rubrics can be used as: assessment for learning, and assessment of learning. They are versatile in
that they can be utilized: to mark oral presentations, essays, written works, letters, etc.; and as peer-feedback tools.

Strengths Weaknesses

★ Maintains categorized criteria ★ Requires a lot of writing on the teacher’s part

★ Provides success criteria in sufficient detail ★ There are no levels to refer to (in the traditional
form)
★ Contains less language than an analytical rubric
★ Format makes it easy for students to ignore areas
★ Areas of concern are open-ended of concern
★ Feedback is (also) categorized for each
Reference: Gonzalez, J. (2020). ‘Know Your Terms: Holistic, Analytic, and
assignment component Single-Point Rubrics’. Cult of Pedagogy. May 1, 2014.
https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/holistic-analytic-single-point-rubrics/
★ Student friendly
★ Does not limit students’ creativity
 Scratch Task Rubric

My example of a
(levelled)
variation of the
Single-Point
Rubric!

Adapted from Cult of Pedagogy template

 How does it support student learning?
2. Exit Cards
This assessment tool supports student learning,
because it allows educators to gage student learning.
Description: Exit cards often be formatted differently, Teachers can use exit cards to determine if the whole
and can be implemented in a classroom to serve various class is struggling with the learning content, or if there
purposes. For instance, you may use a low-tech option are one or two students who may need individual
to gather information on student learning after a lesson, clarification/support. This tool allows teachers to monitor
or use a digital format to record students’ feedback on students’ learning progression, and pace lessons as
their work. Exit cards are typically distributed at the end necessary. Exit cards can also be used to monitor
of a learning block and: ask students to answer a student social-emotional and general well-being. I like
question(s) related to the learning content; or provide using exit cards to model language and sentence
general feedback. Exit cards are a simple tool that allow structure in my class.
students a space to share their voice, without having to
do so face-to-face.
Purpose: Exit cards are often used as a formative assessment tools, as they are often implemented by educators to gage
student learning and provide appropriate next-steps (for students or the class). There are occasions where educators use
exit cards for evaluation (assessment of learning).

Strengths Weaknesses

★ Versatile formats ★ Informal (depending on the context)

★ Simple to create ★ Can be over used
★ Progress might be difficult to track
★ Promote an equitable learning environment
★ Often informal (ungraded) Reference: Eifler, K. (2020). ‘Exit Cards: A Simple Formative
Assessment Strategy’. UP Teaching and Learning Community Blog.
★ Feedback can be provided individually, or to the November 2, 2018
whole class https://sites.up.edu/tl/exit-cards-a-simple-formative-assessment-stra
tegy/

Some of my
exit cards!
 3. Observation Checklists
Description: Observation is often a big part of How does it support student learning?
assessment in the classroom, as students: solve
Observation checklists often support and facilitate the
problems; model skills; and interact with their peers. The
observation checklist is a tool that allows teachers to use of varied assessment in the classroom - as teachers

record information related to specific criteria - easily and often use these tools to monitor and document hands-on
tasks. Additionally, observation checklists facilitate
quickly. Educators can format an observation checklist to
effective, targeted feedback; as the tool can provide
target: individual students or a group; subject based
instructors with precise reference points. An observation
criteria or learning skills and work habits criteria. This
checklist can also help paint a holistic picture of a class’
tool can also be formatted to incorporate a column for
progress with regards to specific learning outcomes.
feedback. Observation checklists are generally used
over time to track student progress, as such, it is
recommended that sheets are dated.
Purpose: Observation checklists are effective tools for: assessment for learning, and assessment of learning. They
serve a variety of purposes, particularly: to monitor ongoing students’ learning; to provide effective and individualized
feedback; and as documentation for report cards.

Strengths Weaknesses

★ Focus observation on specific success criteria ★ Time consuming to create

★ Easy and quick to use in a ‘live’ environment ★ Binary (no grey/middle zone)
★ Document students’ ongoing progress ★ Do not account for specific learning needs
★ Facilitate individualized and generalized
feedback Fun Fact: Checklists are sometimes categorized
★ Help enhance/modify future instruction with rubrics!
★ Binary (no grey/middle zone)

Reference: ‘Assessment in Mathematics’ (2008). Alberta

Government.
http://www.learnalberta.ca/content/mewa/html/assessment/in
dex.html
Learning
Skills
Observation
Checklist!
 4. Analytic Rubric
Description: The analytic rubric is a widely used rubric, How does it support student learning?
because: it increases the ease of assessment and
The analytic rubric supports student learning because it
feedback, and breaks down criteria to be individually
scored. Typically, this type of rubric resembles a grid: the outlines success criteria in precise detail - providing a

column farthest to the left denotes the success criteria; description for each level or score. This rubric also
allows teachers to balance the components of
and the row at the top denotes the grade levels (usually
assessment, by attaching more or less weight to certain
1 to 4, or novice to expert). The analytic rubric is a
assignment criteria. Finally, this rubric also facilitates
popular resource among teachers and is widely used
equitable assessment as each student is graded using
for: summative assessment projects, and written works.
the same criteria (if there are no special considerations).
Purpose: The analytic rubric is traditionally used as an assessment of learning tool; however, it can be used as formative
assessment, and even self-assessment. I think it's an amazing tool to use for self-assessment, when trying to emphasize
the specific success criteria of a project - usually prior to (project) submission.

Strengths Weaknesses

★ Categorizes success criteria ★ Can require a lot of work/effort to create

★ Provides success criteria in a lot of detail ★ Incorporates a lot of language (may be too much
★ Feedback is (also) categorized for each for younger students)
assignment component ★ Attempts to predict student challenges
★ Simplifies feedback ★ Dictates what exceeding expectations looks like
★ Can be formatted to emphasize certain success
criteria (by attaching more or less weight to Reference: ‘Types of Rubrics’ (2020). DePaul.
https://resources.depaul.edu/teaching-commons/teachin
certain components)
g-guides/feedback-grading/rubrics/Pages/types-of-rubric
s.aspx
 5. ‘The’ Google Forms Quiz
Description: Quizzes (and tests) are an effective and How does it support student learning?
commonly used assessment tool; and they can be
The Google Forms quiz supports student learning as it
valuable in helping students retain and engage with the
provides a lot of flexibility in terms of when and where
learning content. In recent years, ‘digital’ quizzes have
the quiz is done - which is especially useful when
enhanced online and ‘live’ classroom learning - one tool
students need to work in alternate settings. This tool
for creating ‘digital’ quizzes is Google Forms. The Google
also facilitates the use of pictures and videos to enhance
Forms Quiz is an adaptable assessment tool, as it allows
student engagement. Finally, quizzes in Google Forms
educators to add pictures and videos to enhance the
can also facilitate accommodations and modifications,
learning content. This type of quiz is also self-marking,
as it enables the use of computers as assistive devices.
and conveniently imports the data directly into an excel
sheet. It can also: deliver customized feedback to
students, and adapt and change based on students’
responses.
Purpose: The Google Forms quiz can be used as formative and summative assessment. Google Forms is also used as a
tool to facilitate exit cards.

Strengths Weaknesses

★ Self-grades (with answer key) ★ Requires access to technology

★ Delivers feedback ★ Subject to technical ‘glitches’
★ Incorporates pictures (icons), videos ★ Cannot be (easily) formatted into a paper (print)
★ Facilitates accommodations sheet
★ Facilitates alternate settings
Reference: ‘Google Forms: A Powerful Assessment Tool
★ Data is easily exportable to an excel sheet
for Teachers’. (2020). Markers and Minions.
★ Student engagement is high
★ Math friendly https://markersandminions.com/google-forms-a-powerful
-assessment-tool-for-teachers/
 Ms. I’s Google Forms Quiz Samples:

1. Healthy Eating - Summative

Assessment

2. Coding -Formative Assessment