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

    1. Learning Goals

    1. WebBook: Why Assessment Matters

    2. Study Slides: Assessment and Learning

    3. Check What You Know

    4. Study Slides: The Role of Self-Assessment

    5. Check What You Know

    1. Assessment

    2. Feedback

About This Course

  • $30.95
  • 2 Hours
  • 365 Days of Access
  • Online, self-paced

Learning Objectives

  • Compare the two significant categories of classroom assessments: formative and summative

  • Explain the role of self-assessment in learner development

  • Recognize how assessment supports instruction, feedback, and learner progress

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  • Earn Continuing Education Hours

    The successful completion of this course fulfills 2 hours of the NACCAS Teaching Methodology requirement. Please confirm eligibility with your state board.

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