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Assessment Quote by Starr Sackstein

“Assessment must be a conversation, a narrative that enhances students’ understanding of what they know, what they can do, and what needs further work. Perhaps even more important, they need to understand how to make improvements and how to recognize when legitimate growth has occurred.” quote by Starr Sackstein
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““Assessment must be a conversation, a narrative that enhances students’ understanding of what they know, what they can do, and what needs further work. Perhaps even more important, they need to understand how to make improvements and how to recognize when legitimate growth has occurred.””

Starr Sackstein

About This Quote

Source Article: Assessment Practices in Education, 2021

Assessment should be a dialogue that deepens understanding and guides improvement.

In simple terms: Assessment is a conversation for growth.

Key Takeaway

Use feedback to drive learning.

Themes

education assessment growth feedback learning

Mood

thoughtful encouraging

Type

educational inspirational

When to use this quote

  • classroom teaching
  • online courses
  • professional development
  • curriculum design

Key Concepts

constructivism pedagogy metacognition

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you make assessments more conversational?
  • What signals indicate genuine student growth?
A Different Perspective

Time constraints can limit depth.

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