Assessments-Prensky Chapter 10

Student assessments are important because they allow the teacher to see how her students are progressing and let students see how they are performing as well. Without any form of assessment, how would we as teachers know what our students are comprehending and what we need to review further? Assessments help teachers modify their instruction so students get the most out of it. They allow teachers to individualize instruction for every student. For example, if an assessment showed that only a handful of students are struggling with a concept, the teacher can give work with these students in a small group in the next class, while the rest of the students are working on something else. I think that peer assessments give students the motivation to do their best work. Students will want to work harder when they know that their peers will see thier work and comment on it. Also,the feedback provided may have a more positive effect when coming from another student rather than the teacher.