The role of assessment in monitoring student progress

    Explain the role of assessment in monitoring student progress using evidence from at least two scholarly sources to support your explanation. Consider the Week One “Instructor Guidance” page elaboration about assessment and monitoring student progress, the assessment methods described in Chapter 5 in the course textbook, and the conversation among peers and the instructor thus far about contemporary practices for measuring and evaluating student progress in the “Post Your Introduction” discussion. In no more than two paragraphs, summarize what you know about assessment and monitoring student progress and what you would still like to learn (i.e., anything about the topic of assessment and monitoring student progress that is unclear for you at this point). Citing the specific video from the link provided, as well any additional source(s), including your required course textbook, list at least three strategies for monitoring student progress that you could include as part of a lesson plan for students with mild to moderate disabilities. Text Cohen, L. & Spenciner, L. (2009) Teaching students with mild and moderate disabilities: Research-based practices (2nd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Publication.