Ken O'Connor

1 week ago | kappanonline.org | Ken O'Connor |Matt Townsley |Teresa Preston

At a GlanceDecisions about assessment are often built on myths about teacher professional judgment and subjectivity that prioritize standardized assessment over classroom assessment. Allowing teachers to exercise their professional judgment does not mean allowing them to do whatever they want. Instead, they must work within certain guidelines. Teachers should be encouraged to review different a variety of assessments over time to assess student learning.