25 Evidence-based strategies to assess learning

Effective assessments make learning more accessible to students with different learning experiences so all students can thrive. Grades should be based on valid evidence of a student’s content knowledge and not on evidence that is likely impacted by the teacher’s biases. Evidence-based assessments include a consistent combination of formative and summative techniques, incorporate a transparent pedagogical framework (see the Transparent assignment design chapter), and entail fair grading strategies.

In the following chapters, we discuss some strategies to make your assessments more effective, including designing authentic and flexible assignments, employing evidence-based grading techniques, and providing feedback.

💡Please reflect:
How do you describe effective assessments in your teaching context?