USING INFORMAL ASSESSMENTS FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS

Abstract

Informal assessments (also called authentic or alternative) allow teachers to track
the ongoing progress of their students regularly and often. While standardized tests
measure students at a particular point in the year, ongoing assessments provide
continual snapshots of where students are throughout the school year. By using
informal assessments, teachers can target students' specific problem areas, adapt
instruction, and intervene earlier rather than later.