Rhode Island—Guidance for Developing and Selecting Quality Assessments in the Secondary Classroom

The Rhode Island Department of Education developed this guide to assist teachers and administrators with selecting and developing high-quality assessments at the secondary level. This guide provides

  • Information on specific assessments appropriate for the 6–12 grade span
  • Purpose of the assessments, advantages and disadvantages of the assessments
  • Considerations for a comprehensive assessment system such as daily classroom assessments, local and district developed assessments, and state assessments when applicable