Authentic assessments situate learners where they will use the knowledge and ski

Authentic assessments situate learners where they will use the knowledge and skills you teach. While it is true that there is a high amount of fact-level material students need to acquire to meet standards, using formative strategies for lesson planning and assessment helps learners grasp the “why” behind your instruction. Meeting students where they are offers tremendous insight into their understanding and needs to meet challenges. Discuss and respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words: What are some ways to assess learning? How might a student work sample provide valuable information on student learning? How might you use information from student work samples to respond to individual learning needs? What insight might you gain from cultural and learning abilities by reviewing work samples?