ABSTRACT
Assessments are an important part of a remote classroom, and one that can be challenging. In this chapter, the authors look at both formative assessments and summative ones. Formative assessments, which are typically informal, take place throughout the instructional process. They should be administered frequently, since they provide an immediate assessment of students’ levels of mastery. Andrew Miller shares seven considerations for remote learning classrooms. An important formative assessment tool for teachers is the use of checklists. Checklists, which provide a quick way for you to make notes about student's observations, can be simple yes/no tallies or they can be open-ended for teachers to add notes. Many students enjoy using pictures to demonstrate their learning. In some cases, they will actually demonstrate learning at a higher level than if they write their answers, and for primary students, it is more appropriate.
