What should be included for a comprehensive understanding of student performance?

A comprehensive understanding of student performance involves regular feedback cycles to provide ongoing assessments of student progress and comprehension. This includes multiple opportunities for students to receive constructive feedback on their work, allowing them to identify areas where they need improvement and to celebrate their successes. By implementing regular feedback cycles, educators can monitor student performance continuously, adjust teaching strategies as needed, and support students' learning journeys effectively.

While final exams, group projects, and informal quizzes can contribute to understanding student performance, they do not provide the ongoing assessment needed for a well-rounded view. Final exams typically serve as a culmination of learning rather than a regular assessment tool. Group projects assess collaboration and group dynamics, which are just one aspect of a student’s overall performance. Informal quizzes offer quick snapshots of knowledge on specific topics but may lack the depth needed to understand overall student growth and understanding. Regular feedback cycles, however, integrate all types of assessments and foster a more complete understanding of each student's learning trajectory.