Analyze your assessment skill: identify your strengths and identify at least two (2) assessment areas addressed in this chapter (1/criterion-referenced test development, 2/essay test items, 3/performance assessment with portfolios, 4/preparation for standardized tests, 5/assessing special learners) in which you would like to improve. List steps you think would help you and others in your position to grow professionally in the area of assessment. Your journal should be 1 to 1.5 typed pages or 4 to 7 developed paragraphs.