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How can we maintain a postive, exciting, and engaging environment when assessing students?

A way that we can create a positive learning environment is by addressing student's needs, having clear communication, and trust. 

For early learners, the emphasis should be on formative assessment.  What do students know now?  What misconceptions do they have?  Page Keeley's Formative Assessments book series can be a mind-altering experience for teachers looking for meaningful assessment.  Also, be sure to check out Science and Children, Page has a monthly column on Formative Assessment Probes.