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What is a key characteristic of 21st-century assessment according to the text?
What is a key characteristic of 21st-century assessment according to the text?
- Incorporation of assessment data into curriculum and instruction (correct)
- Assessment only at the end of school calendar weeks
- Assessments separated from day-to-day practice
- Rigid lesson design
How are 21st-century goals and objectives supposed to be handled in assessments?
How are 21st-century goals and objectives supposed to be handled in assessments?
- Kept hidden from students
- They should be vaguely defined
- Not communicated to stakeholders
- Explicitly taught and clearly stated (correct)
In what way should assessments be integrated into education according to the text?
In what way should assessments be integrated into education according to the text?
- Conducted during holidays
- Only at the start of the academic year
- As standalone activities separate from teaching
- Incorporated into day-to-day practice (correct)
What is a key aspect of 21st-century assessment methods?
What is a key aspect of 21st-century assessment methods?
How should assessment data be communicated according to the text?
How should assessment data be communicated according to the text?
What adjustments are made in 21st-century assessments to ensure fairness?
What adjustments are made in 21st-century assessments to ensure fairness?
What type of decision involves accepting or rejecting examinees for admission or qualification to a program?
What type of decision involves accepting or rejecting examinees for admission or qualification to a program?
At what level are Program or Curriculum decisions typically made?
At what level are Program or Curriculum decisions typically made?
Which type of decision involves determining the implications to resources, including financial considerations, to improve student learning?
Which type of decision involves determining the implications to resources, including financial considerations, to improve student learning?
What is the purpose of a Diagnostic decision in education?
What is the purpose of a Diagnostic decision in education?
Who typically makes Placement decisions in education?
Who typically makes Placement decisions in education?
What is the primary aim of educational assessments?
What is the primary aim of educational assessments?
How are Grades usually assigned to students in education?
How are Grades usually assigned to students in education?
According to Rick Stiggins, what are the most crucial decisions in assessment about?
According to Rick Stiggins, what are the most crucial decisions in assessment about?
Where does the educational assessment process start?
Where does the educational assessment process start?
What does DECISION-MAKING at different phases of the teaching-learning process involve?
What does DECISION-MAKING at different phases of the teaching-learning process involve?
How are assessments used in educational settings?
How are assessments used in educational settings?
According to Bloom (1970), what should educational assessments consider besides academic achievements?
According to Bloom (1970), what should educational assessments consider besides academic achievements?
What type of assessment uses preset criteria to determine student performance?
What type of assessment uses preset criteria to determine student performance?
Which type of assessment focuses on the application of knowledge in the real work context?
Which type of assessment focuses on the application of knowledge in the real work context?
What type of assessment focuses on specific aspects like mechanics, grammar, and style in student writing?
What type of assessment focuses on specific aspects like mechanics, grammar, and style in student writing?
In which type of assessment is procedural knowledge ('how') assessed in detached, artificial settings?
In which type of assessment is procedural knowledge ('how') assessed in detached, artificial settings?
What is the primary focus of Holistic Assessment?
What is the primary focus of Holistic Assessment?
Which assessment type emphasizes declarative knowledge ('what') in artificial situations?
Which assessment type emphasizes declarative knowledge ('what') in artificial situations?
What is the primary purpose of using assessment in the teaching-learning process, according to the text?
What is the primary purpose of using assessment in the teaching-learning process, according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text as a type of educational decision?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text as a type of educational decision?
What is the relationship between assessment and instruction?
What is the relationship between assessment and instruction?
What is the role of data and evidence in the decision-making process, according to the text?
What is the role of data and evidence in the decision-making process, according to the text?
What is the main purpose of using assessment in decision-making beyond the classroom?
What is the main purpose of using assessment in decision-making beyond the classroom?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text as a benefit of using assessment in decision-making?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text as a benefit of using assessment in decision-making?
Study Notes
21st Century Assessment
- Preparing teachers to cater to the needs of 21st century learners is part of the adjustments being made in the education system.
- Characteristics of 21st century assessment include:
- Responsive: generates data that informs curriculum and instruction
- Flexible: requires lesson design, curriculum, and assessment to be adaptable
- Integrated: incorporated into day-to-day practice rather than as add-ons
- Informative: clearly states desired goals and objectives
- Multiple methods: a spectrum of strategies is used
- Communicated: data is clear and transparent for all stakeholders
- Technically sound: adjustments and accommodations are made to meet student needs and ensure fairness
Types of Educational Decisions
- Diagnostic: determines a student's strengths and weaknesses
- Selection: involves accepting or rejecting students based on assessment results for admission or qualification
- Placement: identifies students who need remediation or enrichment programs
- Guidance and Counseling: uses test data to assist students in making personal career choices
- Program or Curriculum: made at a higher level (division, regional, or national) to improve student learning
- Administrative Policy: determines resource allocation to improve student learning
Instructional Decision in Assessment
- The primary aim of educational assessments is to provide a comprehensive evaluation of a student, considering academic achievements and environment
- The educational assessment process starts by analyzing the criterion with the teaching-learning environment
- Decision-making is used in different phases of the teaching-learning process, including before starting instruction, during, and after instruction
Assessment Approaches
- Contextualized Assessment: focuses on students' construction of functioning knowledge in real-world contexts
- Decontextualized Assessment: focuses on declarative and procedural knowledge in artificial situations
- Analytic Assessment: assesses specific learning outcomes (e.g., mechanics, grammar, style)
- Holistic Assessment: assesses global learning outcomes (e.g., reflection papers, peer assessment)
Decision-Making in Teaching-Learning Process
- Different phases of decision-making include:
- Before starting instruction
- During instruction
- After a teaching segment
- Sources of information for decision-making include observations, evidences, and other sources
- Data from informal and formal assessments serve as a basis for teacher decision-making
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Description
Explore the adjustments in education towards preparing teachers for 21st century learners, as outlined by Greenstein (2012). Learn about the characteristics of 21st century assessments including responsiveness, visibility of performance-based work, flexibility in lesson design, curriculum, and assessment.
