Why Assessment Matters
Using Assessment to Support Learning and Growth
Course Description
Assessment plays a vital role in guiding instruction and supporting learner growth. Why Assessment Matters is an online professional development course that helps educators compare formative and summative assessments and understand how each supports the learning process. This course also explores the role of self-assessment in learner development, helping educators use assessment as a tool for reflection, feedback, and continued progress.
Course Curriculum
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Learning Goals
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WebBook: Why Assessment Matters
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Study Slides: Assessment and Learning
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Check What You Know
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Study Slides: The Role of Self-Assessment
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Check What You Know
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Assessment
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Feedback
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About This Course
- 2 Hours
- 2 Years of Access
- Online, self-paced
Learning Objectives
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Compare the two significant categories of classroom assessments: formative and summative
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Explain the role of self-assessment in learner development
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Recognize how assessment supports instruction, feedback, and learner progress
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