To successfully assess social studies learning, educators need to use a variety of assessment tools and strategies to measure student learning. These assessments will help determine the effectiveness of learning experiences and meet diverse student needs.

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Observe or assist your mentor teacher in administering Summative Assessments. Following the assessment, work with your mentor teacher to grade the assessments.

Discuss the results of the assessment with your mentor, addressing the following topics:

• How the teacher addresses diverse student needs in the assessment process. Provide examples
• Forms of assessments used in verifying student learning of social studies concepts
• How the results of the summative assessment inform future instruction
• How data collected from the assessments will help you meet the needs of diverse students in your classroom

In 250-500 words, reflect on the assessment process and summarize the discussion with your mentor teacher. How will you apply what you have learned in assessing learning to future professional practice?