Recent Find, BEST Descriptors for students/teachers/parents in regards to the different forms of assessment and evaluation in classrooms (ON-specifically), enjoy!
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These assessments are designed for you to self-check, self-assess, and reflect on your progress and learning skills. Developing the ability to think about how you learn will help you grow as a learner, which makes these assessments important to complete.
Note: Assessment as and for activities do not count directly toward your final grade. However, they can be used as evidence of your learning. Although they are not graded, they are just as important as the graded pieces in the course. These assessments are designed to help you progress towards achieving your learning goals and your overall understanding of the course content. Think of these like seat work in a physical classroom. Your teacher might not always assign a grade to that work, but it's a critical part of your course and you should strive to do your best on these activities.
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These assessments are designed for you to practice and develop the knowledge and skills on which this course focuses. You will receive detailed feedback from your teacher on these assessments so that you can improve in key areas and prepare for formal evaluation.
Note: Assessment as and for activities do not count directly toward your final grade. However, they can be used as evidence of your learning. Although they are not graded, they are just as important as the graded pieces in the course. These assessments are designed to help you progress towards achieving your learning goals and your overall understanding of the course content.
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These assessments are evaluated and count directly toward your final grade. Your teacher will provide feedback on your work and assign a value based on how well you achieved the overall expectations. It is recommended that you complete these assessments only when you have received and applied feedback from your as and for assessments.
