This chapter mainly focuses on assessment in an effective classroom. The big idea of a unit beginning with the end in mind was stressed so that there can be constant knowledge of what to expect and anticipate. Giving students a pre-assessment at the beginning of a unit will gage the students' focus and will help the teacher realize what to focus on the most considering the student's knowledge. We should always keep in mind that assessment should be geared more towards advancing education rather than evaluating education. It is important that authentic, real world assessments are given so students can relate to what they are learning and apply it in the future.
We connected to this chapter through the idea of giving students information about the end of the unit from day one, and also the fact that there are many different forms of assessment that can be given. Keeping the multiple intelligences in mind when developing an assessment is always important. The MI's allow teachers to be creative and more effective. Establishing assessments that hit many MI's are ideal and more interesting, engaging, and fun for the students.
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