Resources for Outcomes-based Assessment
In considering the best practices for implementing outcomes based assessment, teachers will want to look at content specific examples as well as general guidelines for writing good outcomes and assessing student learning.
Outcomes: What makes a good outcome? You can look at a quick summary of the qualities we’ve found are important in defining learning targets or outcomes.
Planning guides: Learning targets or outcomes need to be incorporated into classroom planning using a variety of techniques.
- outcome map–This sample template shows the relationship between a given outcome, classroom activities, indicators of student learning, and differentiation.
- sample outcome map for Art I
- sample outcome map for Connected Math 2
- sample 5-day planner showing outcomes, daily AIMS, classroom activities
Wiliam and Black’s foundational article: Inside the Black Box
Margaret Heritage on using formative assessment to support classroom teaching and learning, as opposed to a way to evaluate schools and teachers: Formative Assessment: What Do Teachers Need to Know and Do?
PDF showing an example of conversion from outcomes proficiency to letter grades
Summary of the classroom implementation of outcomes-based assessment: What Can Outcomes Do for You?
