The Sphinx’s Riddles of Assessment

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Across
  1. 3. I am the "Truth" of a test; I ensure I am measuring what I claim to measure. (ACCURACY)
  2. 4. I am the "Harmony" created when a teacher gives constant, helpful tips. (FEEDBACK)
  3. 7. I am the "Strategy" used to think deeply, analyze, and solve problems. (CRITICAL)
  4. 9. I am the "Mirror of Narcissus" where a student looks at their own work. (REFLECTION)
  5. 11. I am the "Ancient Path" of paper-and-pencil tests and shaded circles. (PEN-AND-PAPER)
  6. 12. I am the "Consistency" of a test; I give the same result every time. (CONSISTENCY)
  7. 13. I am the "Gallery" where a student collects all their best works over time. (COLLECTION)
  8. 14. I am the "Oracle" that tells the teacher what you know before the lesson starts. (PRETEST)
  9. 15. I am the "Labor" of a long exam at the very end of a term. (SUMMATIVE)
Down
  1. 1. I am the "Scale of Justice" that makes grading fair and clear for everyone. (CRITERIA)
  2. 2. I am the "Journey" of learning; I happen while the fire is still burning. (PROCESS)
  3. 5. I am the "Council of Equals" where classmates check each other’s progress. (CLASSMATE)
  4. 6. I am the "Wisdom" that looks at real-world skills, not just multiple choice. (AUTHENTIC)
  5. 8. I am the "Judgment" that explains how well a student has learned. (JUDGMENT)
  6. 10. clues are written as "riddles" from the perspective of the gods/goddesses to make the crossword unique.
  7. 13. I am the "Gateway" test used to put a student in the right level or class. (ENTRANCE)