Rubric for a Performance Task in Your Lesson
Alexandra Hirsch
Walden University
Instructor: Dr. Gerald Gary
Educ-6640J-5/Educ-664OH-5

Part One: Assessment Plan

Since I began a career in teaching I have always focused on creating innovative lesson plans and assessment methods geared toward the various student learning styles. This facilitates a plethora of learning opportunities that afford students the ability to develop areas in which they may have difficulty. In order to help my students learn from their mistakes I vigorously record data to ensure I have relevant and objective information to share while giving feedback. When my students successfully complete my assessment tasks it substantiates my belief that finding balance in the utilization of different assessments is crucial. According to the Educational Leadership article, “the goal of a balanced system is to ensure all assessment users have access to the data they want when they need it, which is an effective use of multiple measures.” (Kim, Lambert, and Burts, 2013) As a primary teacher, it is imperative that I consistently incorporate assessments that are not only developmentally appropriate for my kindergarten students but also personally relevant. “Appropriate assessment is an integral and important component of high-quality early care and education programs. Scientifically informed assessment measures are needed to ensure that all children, regardless of disabilities, culture, or language, are assessed equitably.” (Lambert, 2013) It is essential for me as a teacher to build rapport and develop trusting relationships with my students so I can make adjustments in the way I perform their assessments. The modification of the assessment or accommodation for the student will be necessary if the student has difficulty performing the assessment tasks. The ability