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Dynamic Assessment

Dynamic assessment is designed to provide a more holistic view of a student’s creative potential by observing their creative process, flexibility in thinking, willingness to take risks, and ability to adapt to feedback.

WHAT IS DYNAMIC ASSESSMENT?

Dynamic assessment determines where a person is at in their learning journey, and how to build from there. It’s a collaborative process that’s responsive to children’s diverse ways of learning.

Dynamic assessment is cyclical in nature. It’s an informal means of determining a child’s learning needs —> teaching to optimal levels —> and assessing learning outcomes… Then determining learning needs —> teaching to optimal levels —> and assessing outcomes…. And so forth, in a continuous loop of development such that instruction and assessment inform each other.

In dynamic assessment, an adult engages with a child and is an active partner in the assessment process. This includes finding out about the child’s experiential background, interests, and abilities, all of which are important for identifying their learning needs. And, because learning transpires in different places (playgrounds, museums, music and art studios, gymnasiums, and so on), dynamic assessment can occur in different contexts and environments.

Dr. Joanne Foster

Dr. Joanne Foster, an acclaimed author and educator, has dedicated over 35 years to gifted education and child development. With expertise in psychology and special education, her work empowers parents and educators, fostering creativity and high-level learning in children and teens. Dr. Foster has written countless articles, and several books—the most recent being Ignite Your Ideas: Creativity for Kids.

Insightful Reads For You

An Attitude of Gratitude

An Attitude of Gratitude

Gratitude can be invigorating! Adults can help young people become more aware of why being grateful matters, Discover insights and prompts for understanding gratitude, and useful tips to encourage kids to convey it in meaningful ways.

Girls, Giftedness, and Smart Possibilities

Girls, Giftedness, and Smart Possibilities

Gifted/high-level development among girls is the focus of this piece. Dr. Joanne Foster discusses realities, and concerns—including “dumbing down.” She offers practical approaches to support students in maximizing their abilities, and provides several helpful resources.