- Classroom assessments are aligned with state performance indicators and grade level accomplishments, with students provided classroom assessment items written in formats similar to state assessment items.
- Multiple classroom evaluations and assessments and formal state assessments provide ample and varied opportunity for all students to demonstrate what they know. Ongoing assessment is systematically used to inform the content instruction and provide feedback to all students.
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- Classroom and state assessments are used to make instructional decisions in the course of study, but are not aligned with each other.
- Teacher developed tests and state assessments are used to determine mastery of content for the class as a whole and for diverse groups.
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- Classroom assessment is used to document student achievement and to measure student learning at the end of units of study. Alignment with state performance indicators is not evidenced.
- Student mastery of content is determined through teacher-developed tests for the class as a whole.
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