Assessment: fair, supportive, and learning-focused

1. Diagnostic first, formative often

• Use short, low-stakes diagnostics to know prior knowledge and language levels.
• Offer frequent formative checks (exit slips, quick oral summaries, peer feedback). Use these to tailor instruction.

2. Separate language demands from content demands

• When assessing content knowledge, lower language complexity (clear task instructions, language support).
• Consider dual rubrics: one for content/skills and one for language proficiency. Make criteria explicit.

3. Use portfolios, performance tasks and projects

• Allow students to demonstrate learning through drawings, models, oral presentations, bilingual reports and multimedia.
• Provide scaffolds (checklists, exemplars) and multiple drafts with feedback.

4. Fair grading practices

• Avoid penalizing content understanding because of limited language production.
• Use growth measures and track progress over time. Err on the side of supporting motivation and self-esteem (research shows grades can strongly affect self‑worth).

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