"Assessment" is a broad term for determining how well students have mastered material.  We are
            most familiar with paper and pencil tests but there are many opportunities and formats available
            today. Visit a minimum of one of the sites listed in each category and answer the questions given.  Be
            ready to discuss your ideas and opinions in class.

           Rubrics

               Rubrics1
                   Rubrics2
           Assessment types

                   Oral testing
                   Alternative assessment
                   Authentic assessment

            1.    Why would you give students a rubric before they begin to work on a project that will be
                    evaluated?

            2.    Why would you want to evaulate your students using a variety of formats?

            3.    You will be helping your students acquire listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.  Why
                    should you evaluate their ability in each skill?