Assessment Procedures and Protocols: A Guide for Texas Teachers

Assessment

1. Formative Assessments: Ongoing evaluations to monitor student learning 2. Summative Assessments: End-of-unit or end-of-term evaluations to measure overall achievement Both types play essential roles in tracking progress towards TEKS standards mastery.

Types of Assessments

• Exit tickets
• Quick quizzes
• Think-pair-share activities
• One-minute papers
• Classroom polls

These methods provide immediate feedback and help adjust instruction.

Formative Assessment Strategies

• Unit tests
• Final exams
• Projects
• Presentations
• Standardized tests (e.g., STAAR)

These assessments evaluate cumulative learning and TEKS mastery.

Summative Assessment Examples

• Review TEKS standards for your subject and grade level
• What are the verbs used? What is the standard asking them to do?
• Link TEKS to lessons and assessments
• Ensure assessment questions directly relate to TEKS objectives
• Use TEKS-aligned rubrics for projects and presentations
• What exactly are you looking for when assessing a project?

Aligning Assessments with TEKS

• Use data trackers to record assessment results (both for you and students)
• K & 1 - Use ESGI for tracking assessment data
• Implement progress monitoring charts for each TEKS strand (lead4ward.com)
• Conduct regular data analysis after summative assessments

Tracking Progress Towards Standards Mastery

• Provide clear instructions and expectations
• Ensure a distraction-free environment
• Offer accommodations for students according to 504, SpEd, RTI, LPAC, etc.

• Allow sufficient time for completion, but students should not take all day to complete one unit assessment.

Best Practices for Assessment Administration

• Analyze results to identify areas of strength and weakness
• Use data to inform future instruction and lesson planning
• Share results with students and parents to promote growth
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve teaching strategies
• Analyze questions to look for DOK and flaws

Interpreting and Using Assessment Data

Remember: Good assessment practices lead to improved student learning outcomes and better alignment with TEKS standards. Continuously refine your assessment strategies to support student growth and achievement. Assessments, whether they are formative or summative, should ALWAYS bring about adjustments in instruction to improve achievement. It is also a chance to provide feedback and reteaching opportunities.

Conclusion: Effective Assessment for Student Success