Purpose+of+Checklists

What is a Checklist?

 * === A checklist is an instructional roadmap so students know the process and the sequence for completing a complicated task. ===
 * === They provide the scaffolding the students need as they practice or rehearse the process until they are able to internalize the operation and complete the steps on their own. ===
 * === They are valid formative assessments because they provide specific feedback "real fast and in real time." ===

Purpose of Checklist

 * **It takes the mystery out of grading**
 * **Allows students to assess their own learning; empowering them to become independant learners**
 * **Allows for the teacher to be a facilitator**
 * **Builds efficacy for the student**
 * **Reduces anxiety for the students**
 * **Speed bumps allow teachers to check for understanding**
 * **Allows for differentiation**
 * **As an administrator, it provides documentation**
 * **It allows for consistency in grading**
 * **It prepares the students for the final product**
 * **It should be an assessment tool that allows teachers to include factors that are important in the students work.**
 * **It should delineate the guidelines for how to complete a project.**