A Reference List for Assessment Techniques

1.	Anecdotal Records	notions of valuative impressions
2.	Contracts	an individual assignment constructed and agreed upon by both teacher and student regarding any or all of the details concerning content, process, product, and evaluation.
3.	Observation Checklist	a listing of specific criteria which a teacher looks for, and indicates the presence of, in observing a student's work.
4.	Projects	includes such things as independent student investigations, Science Fair projects, or other Science Challenge activities.
5.	Rating Scales	a listing of specific outcomes which are observed by the teacher and evaluated using a scale.
6.	Student Portfolios	a collection of student work samples which is used as a basis for interpretation of progress.
7.	Tests	essay objective fill-in-the-blanks (completion) matching multiple choice short answer true/false oral
8.	Test Stations	a location where a student can complete a task in order to demonstrate a competence (e.g., finding the mass of a rock).
9.	Written Reports	includes regular journal writing, illustrations, art projects, or laboratory reports at the Elementary Level.