| A | B |
| Records that are collected through casual observations | Anecdotal Records |
| Evaluates overall performance ex. report card | Holistic Scoring |
| Identifies standards that measure student achievement | Benchmarks |
| A students ability to take responsibilty for their education | Accountability |
| A reflection of student work with examples throughout the year | Portfolio |
| An assessment that requires the student to carry out a specific activity | Performance Assessment |
| Assessment that is done on a day to day basis | Formative Assessment |
| A standardized test that is compared to the standard perfomance level | Criterion Referenced Test |