STANDARD 8 – Assessment
The teacher understands various formal and informal assessment strategies and uses them to
support the continuous development of all students.

Knowledge Indicator: The competent teacher
8A. Understands assessment as a means of evaluating how students learn, what they know and are
able to do in meeting the Illinois Academic Standards, and what kinds of experiences will support
their further growth and development.
8B. Understands the purposes, characteristics and limitations of different kinds of assessments.
8C. Understands measurement theory and assessment-related issues, such as validity, reliability,
bias, and scoring.
8D. Understands how to use the results of assessment to reflect on and modify teaching.
8E. Understands how to select, construct, and use assessment strategies and instruments for
diagnosis and evaluation of learning and instruction.
8F. Knows legal provisions, regulations, and guidelines regarding assessment (and inclusion
in statewide assessments) of individuals with disabilities.
8G. Knows methods for monitoring progress of individuals with disabilities.
8H. Knows strategies that consider the influence of diversity and disability on assessment,
eligibility, programming, and placement of students with disabilities.

Performance Indicators: The competent teacher
8I. Uses assessment results to diagnose student learning needs, align and modify instruction, and
design teaching strategies.
8J. Appropriately uses a variety of formal and informal assessments to evaluate the understanding,
progress, and performance of the individual student and the class as a whole.
8K. Involves students in self-assessment activities to help them become aware of their strengths and
needs and encourages them to establish goals for learning.
8L. Maintains useful and accurate records of student work and performance and communicates
student progress knowledgeably and responsibly to students, parents and colleagues.
8M. Uses appropriate technologies to monitor and assess student progress.
8N. Collaborates with families and other professionals involved in the assessment of
individuals with disabilities.
8O. Uses various types of assessment procedures appropriately, including the adaptation of
procedures for individual students in specific contexts.
8P. Uses technology appropriately in conducting assessments and interpreting results.
8Q. Uses assessment strategies and devices which are nondiscriminatory and take into
consideration the impact of disabilities, methods of communication, cultural background,
and primary language on measuring knowledge and performance of students.