Assessment: Linking Teaching and Learning

A discussion paper about assessing student learning in Alberta and an article about trends in Social Studies assessment and a document identifying criteria for creation and selection of suitable multiple choice questions are accompanied by graphic organizers that can be used to frame assessment tasks. Video clips from presentations and professional development sessions on the topic of assessment are also included. Dale Armstrong, Garfield Gini-Newman, Tim Coates, Dwayne Girard and Joanna Romyn are featured speakers.

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Articles for Discussion Assessment in Alberta Social Studies This discussion paper explores internationally accepted principles and practices of fair assessment within a context of critical thinking and the Alberta Social Studies Program of Studies. Assessment and Evaluation in Social Studies Classrooms: A Question of Balance This article, written by John Myers, describes trends in social studies assessment and evaluation. Myers reviews the vocabulary of assessment and evaluation, identifies challenges and provides suggestions for planning. Graphic Organizer Templates These graphic organizer templates can be used for instruction or assessment purposes. > See full list of Graphic Organizer Templates Using Multiple Choice Questions This document provides criteria that may be considered when choosing and creating appropriate multiple choice questions.  Examples are drawn from the Social Studies 20 & 30 programs of study however the criteria and principles are applicable across programs of study. > View Multiple-choice Questions: Linking Teaching and Learning

Assessment Video Clips The topic of assessment is addressed by various speakers. Assess to Learn: Learn to Assess (11 Clips) Presentation by Dale Armstrong at the 2006 Alberta Education Social Studies Summer Institute. Using Assessment to Nurture Critically Thoughtful Learners 2007 (9 Clips) Presentation by Garfield Gini-Newman at the 2007 Alberta Education Social Studies Summer Institute. Using Assessment to Nurture Critically Thoughtful Learners 2008 (28 Clips) Presentation by Garfield Gini-Newman at a professional development session in 2008. If It's Important to Test, Test What's Important! 2008 (3 Clips) Presentation by Tim Coates at the 2008 Alberta Education Social Studies Summer Institute. Selecting and Using Source-Based Questions 2008 (1 Clip) Presentation by Dwayne Girard and Joanna Romyn at the 2008 Alberta Education Social Studies Summer Institute.