Creating Assessment Capable Students

This module explores the research on improving student learning through improvements in their assessment skills. Estimated time to complete: 45-60 minutes.

This module is related to NEE Indicator 7.3

At the end of this module, participants will be able to:

1. Describe what is meant by an assessment capable learner

2. Identify strategies to help students improve their assessment capabilities

3. Incorporate strategies identified for developing assessment capable learners into classroom instructional practice

Review the activities below.

	1. What Qualities Do My Students Need in Order to Self- and Peer-Assess?
	2. What Is Metacognition and How Can it Help My Students?
	3. What Techniques Can Be Used for Self- and Peer-Assessment?
	4. How Can Four Cs Help Students Deconstruct Assessment Questions?

Read, Write Think

Edweek - Student Self-Assessment Practices That Work

Edutopia - 4 Steps of Student Self-Assessment

Walden University - Teaching Preschoolers to Self-Assess (PDF)