Common Assessment Tool 3: Conferences

One of the most meaningful forms of writing assessment that I have witnessed within the classroom was teacher-student conferences. This involved students meeting with their teacher for a short time during the writing process, where they could review their work and receive ongoing feedback from their teacher. This helped the teacher know what students strengths and areas for improvement were, and allowed him to offer meaningful, individualized support suited to the needs of the student to move their learning. Below is a video of a teacher and student engaging in a meaningful conference, that utilizes a visual-prompt writing checklist to guide their conversation.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njLGV3drzRo