Define at least two formal (conventional) assessment types.

Define at least two formal (conventional) assessment types.

Describe at least two advantages of each formal (conventional) Custom Essay

Before starting the Task, read the articles by McKenna, et al., Cole, Ruiz-Primo et al., and by the International Reading Association listed in �References.�

Task:

After reading the four articles, write an essay (suggested length of 3 pages) that compares and contrasts formal and informal assessment techniques for measuring student progress.

1. Define at least two formal (conventional) assessment types.
2. Describe at least two advantages of each formal (conventional) assessment type identified.
3. Describe at least two disadvantages of each formal (conventional) assessment type identified.

1. Define at least four informal (alternative) assessment types.
2. Describe at least two advantages of each informal (alternative) assessment type identified.
3. Describe at least two disadvantages of each informal (alternative) assessment type identified.

Note: As you refer to specific types of assessments do not use published names. For example, do not use names of specific exams (e.g., California High School Exit Exam [CAHSEE]). Rather, use types of exams (e.g., �standardized achievement exam�).

1. When you use sources, include all in-text citations and references in APA format.

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Note: No more than a combined total of 30% of a submission can be directly quoted or closely paraphrased from sources, even if cited correctly. For tips on using APA style, please refer to the APA Handout web link included in the General Instructions section.

 

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