What is the purpose(s) for assessment? Assessment
should provide information needed to improve instruction and
learning. This information is shared through feedback.
Feedback informs the teacher as well as helps students
improve learning strategies and study habits in order to
become independent, successful learners.
What criteria will students use to assess how well they
have communicated their findings? Students may use a
rubric for the purpose of assessing progress throughout
inquiry. This tool may be teacher generated, but is best if
students and teacher generate collectively. Sometimes a
checklist or a criteria list is sufficient to guide students'
progress. Regardless of the type of tool used to measure
student achievement, criteria should be shared with students
early-on during the inquiry process.