How and when did you assess your students’ achievement? How did you ensure that your assessments were both rigorous and aligned to your goal and plans

Assessment was a daily practice in my classroom. During lessons, it was daily practice to consistently checking for understanding every few minutes by asking and posing questions, using role play, and using students as peer reviewers whenever possible. Additionally, all of our lessons were aligned with the Michigan Grade Level Content Expectations and also with the ACT standards. Students also kept a portfolio of their work so to demonstrate their growth not only academically but also personally. Their portfolios would be evaluated, along with their presentations, at their exhibitions. Exhibitions were another form of assessment in which students shared the individualized learning plans, which goals were met and not met for the quarter and what projects were completed. Parents, mentors and their peers evaluated the exhibition on the quality of evidence that each student presented. For all of my students, both the exceptional and those with Individualized Educational Plans, the exhibition was a challenging and rigorous experience.