Assessing Art

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This blog is comprised of my thoughts and ideas over the course of my development as a future art educator.

Oct 17, 20181 min read

Mind Map: Traditional Methods of Assessment

This mind map addresses the traditional methods of assessment where too much focus is put on testing and not enough focus is put on...

Oct 16, 20181 min read

Comic: Visual Arts Standards

When teachers are required to abide by standards created by their superiors, they do not always think twice about whether what they are...

Oct 16, 20184 min read

Using Context to Select an Appropriate Method of Assessment

Various methods of assessment and critique exist and rely on the understanding of context to be appropriately used. Considering context...

Oct 16, 20181 min read

Mind Map: Innovation in Art

In order to promote innovation in the art classroom teachers must encourage risk taking, effectively use portfolios, and foster...

Oct 16, 20184 min read

Differentiating Standards-Referenced and Standards-Based Education as a Means for Student Success

Given the research I have done thus far about standards-based grading, also known as proficiency-based grading or competency-based...

Oct 16, 20182 min read

Purposes of Assessment

There are three main purposes of assessment: assessment for administration, assessment for teacher self-awareness and assessment for...