Write an essay (suggested length

Write an essay (suggested length of 2 pages) that compares and contrasts formal and informal assessment techniques for measuring student progress.


A. Define at least two formal (conventional) assessment types.

1. Describe at least two advantages of each formal (conventional) assessment type identified.

2. Describe at least two disadvantages of each formal (conventional) assessment type identified.



B. Define at least four informal (alternative) assessment types.

1. Describe at least two advantages of each informal (alternative) assessment type identified.

2. Describe at least two disadvantages of each informal (alternative) assessment type identified.



Note: As you refer to specific types of assessments do not use published names. For example, do not use names of specific exams (e.g., California High School Exit Exam [CAHSEE]). Rather, use types of exams (e.g., “standardized achievement exam”).