Curriculum designers and instructors
Designing a new course assessment plan at the start of the semester
Use cases
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The Purposes of Evaluation mind map template breaks down 9 distinct assessment types—Alternative Assessment, Self-Assessment, High Stakes Assessment, Peer-Assessment, Summative Assessment, Authentic Assessment, Formative Assessment, Portfolio Assessment, and Diagnostic—each with definitions, examples, and resources. Designed for educators and instructional designers, this 52-node template includes specific tools like 'Exit Slips' and 'Individual White Boards' under Formative Assessment, and links to YouTube videos for Peer-Assessment and Summative Assessment. It serves as a comprehensive cheat sheet for planning evaluation strategies across K-12 and higher education settings.
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Department heads and instructional coaches
Evaluating the balance of formative vs. summative assessments in an existing program
Professional development facilitators and teacher trainers
Preparing a workshop on alternative assessment methods for peer teachers
How to use this template
Step 1
Access and Explore Assessment Types
Open the template in Xmind to navigate through the nine distinct assessment branches and their detailed sub-nodes.
Step 2
Customize Strategies and Resources
Edit the existing node text to tailor the definitions, examples, and tools like Exit Slips to your specific educational context.
Step 3
Expand and Share Your Framework
Add new topics for additional evaluation types before exporting your completed map as a PDF or image for your colleagues.
Frequently asked questions
The template covers 9 assessment types: Alternative, Self, High Stakes, Peer, Summative, Authentic, Formative, Portfolio, and Diagnostic. Each branch includes definitions, examples, tools, and external resources like YouTube videos.
Navigate to the 'Formative Assessment' branch to explore techniques like 'Questioning/discussion', 'Observation', 'Exit Slips', and 'Individual White Boards'. Customize the nodes to match your classroom context.
Yes, the .xmind file is fully editable. You can add, remove, or modify nodes, attach notes, and insert links to your own resources directly in Xmind Desktop or Web.
It outlines 'Pros and Cons' of high-stakes testing, helping educators weigh the impact of decisions tied to test results, such as grade promotion or school funding.
Absolutely. The template provides a structured overview of assessment purposes, making it ideal for training sessions on evaluation design, with concrete examples and video resources.
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