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What is the definition of assessment?
What is the definition of assessment?
Assessment is defined as any systematic procedures for collecting, reviewing and using information about learners, so as to make improvement where necessary.
What is the purpose of assessment?
What is the purpose of assessment?
The central purpose of assessment is to provide information on learners' achievement and progress and set the direction for on-going improvement in the teaching/learning process.
What are some of the key functions of assessment (select all that apply)?
What are some of the key functions of assessment (select all that apply)?
Formative assessment is mainly used for evaluating learning at the end of a project unit, semester or course.
Formative assessment is mainly used for evaluating learning at the end of a project unit, semester or course.
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Summative assessment is generally carried out at the end of a unit, semester or course
Summative assessment is generally carried out at the end of a unit, semester or course
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Assessment for learning focuses on the learners and emphasizes assessment as a process of metacognition (knowledge of one's own thought processes) for learners.
Assessment for learning focuses on the learners and emphasizes assessment as a process of metacognition (knowledge of one's own thought processes) for learners.
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Which of the following are examples of formative assessment (select all that apply)?
Which of the following are examples of formative assessment (select all that apply)?
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What is the main difference between assessment and evaluation?
What is the main difference between assessment and evaluation?
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Which of the following are the steps involved in the evaluation process (select all that apply)?
Which of the following are the steps involved in the evaluation process (select all that apply)?
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What is a rubric?
What is a rubric?
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What is a student portfolio?
What is a student portfolio?
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What is self-assessment?
What is self-assessment?
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Self-assessment can provide the teacher with insights into how learners’ thoughts are informing their progress and how they are internalizing the course material.
Self-assessment can provide the teacher with insights into how learners’ thoughts are informing their progress and how they are internalizing the course material.
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Weaker learners usually mark themselves down when they are asked to do self-assessment.
Weaker learners usually mark themselves down when they are asked to do self-assessment.
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Peer assessment involves learners reciprocally evaluating each other's work.
Peer assessment involves learners reciprocally evaluating each other's work.
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Peer-assessment can help learners take responsibility for their own learning and develop valuable life-long assessment skills.
Peer-assessment can help learners take responsibility for their own learning and develop valuable life-long assessment skills.
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Peer-assessment can enhance learners' learning by encouraging knowledge-sharing and engaging them with course material more deeply.
Peer-assessment can enhance learners' learning by encouraging knowledge-sharing and engaging them with course material more deeply.
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What is a tip for making Peer Assessment more effective?
What is a tip for making Peer Assessment more effective?
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What is reflective practice?
What is reflective practice?
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Examining one's own practice is not a good way to improve teaching practices for teachers.
Examining one's own practice is not a good way to improve teaching practices for teachers.
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What is the Reflective Cycle?
What is the Reflective Cycle?
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What are the five steps in the Reflective Cycle? (Choose all that apply)
What are the five steps in the Reflective Cycle? (Choose all that apply)
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What is the first step in the Reflective Cycle?
What is the first step in the Reflective Cycle?
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What is the second step of the Reflective Cycle?
What is the second step of the Reflective Cycle?
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Study Notes
Assessment and Evaluation
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Assessment is defined as systematic procedures to collect, review, and use information about learners to make necessary improvements.
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The central purpose of assessment is to provide learners' achievement and progress information and set the direction for ongoing improvement in the teaching and learning process.
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Assessment includes:
- Introduction to assessment and evaluation
- Definitions of assessment
- Formative vs. summative assessment
- Assessment for learning
- Assessment vs. evaluation
- Class assessment tools
- Assessment rubrics
- Student portfolios
- Self-assessment
- Peer-assessment
- Reflective practice
- Definition of reflective practice
- The reflective practice
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Key functions of assessment include:
- Identifying learners' current performance
- Aiding learning
- Review, transfer, and certification
- Checking overall teaching/learning efficacy
- Identifying learners' development stage
- Gaining information about learners' specific instructional needs
- Identifying concepts or procedures needing review or re-teaching
- Motivating and directing learning
- Providing learners with feedback on their performance
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Formative assessment is carried out throughout a course or project to aid learning. It helps teachers understand learner's learning and adjusts teaching strategies accordingly.
- Examples include student portfolios, class discussions, and regular quizzes.
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Summative assessment is usually done at the end of a course, unit, or semester. It evaluates and provides learners with a course grade.
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Assessment for learning focuses on learners and the emphasis is on assessment as a process of metacognition (knowledge of one's own thought processes).
The Five Principles of "Assessment for Learning"
- Active involvement of learners in their own learning.
- Provision of effective feedback to learners.
- Adjusting teaching to take account of assessment results.
- Recognition of the profound influence assessment has on learners' motivation and self-esteem.
- Need for learners to be able to assess themselves and understand how to improve.
Assessment vs. Evaluation
- Assessment focuses on learning and teaching processes and outcomes, providing information to improve them.
- Evaluation is the structured interpretation and giving meaning to results.
Steps in the Process of Evaluation
- Identifying and defining general objectives
- Selecting teaching points
- Planning suitable teaching and learning activities
- Evaluating
- Using results as feedback
Assessment Tools: Rubrics
- Rubrics are assessment tools to clearly state expectations from a learner.
- They can be used for pre-assessment (clarifying expectations, grading methods), assessment (helping evaluators focus) and post-assessment (giving learners clear explanation of results).
Assessment Tools: Student Portfolios
- Systematic collection of learner work, activities, accomplishments and achievements (assignments, assessments, evaluations, attendance sheets).
- Learner reflections, teacher observations, conference records, progress reports, and artifacts (poems, letters, reading logs, recordings, photos, sketches).
Self-Assessment
- Meaningful exercise to help learners critique their own work, identify strengths, and weaknesses.
- Informs the teacher about learners' progress and how learners internalize the course material.
Self-Assessment Execution
- Provide clear targets and criteria for learners to measure their performance.
- Guide learners in defining personal, achievable short-term learning goals.
- Guide learners to provide sufficient evidence to support self-assessment.
- Allow time for learners to share self-assessments with a peer or small group.
- Repeat self-assessment exercises until improvement.
Tips for Self-Assessment
- Weaker learners tend to mark themselves up. Accompany self-assessment with a form of support.
Peer Assessment
- Peer assessment is a process in which students provide feedback to each other.
- Purpose is to help classmates improve their learning, involving reciprocal evaluation of each other's work.
- Evaluating peers' work enhances the evaluators' learning, self-confidence, responsibility and long-term assessment skills, encouraging knowledge sharing and deeper engagement with course material.
Peer Assessment Execution
- Identify activities that can benefit from peer feedback.
- Design guidelines/rubrics with clearly defined tasks for reviewers.
- During peer review sessions, provide directions, time limits and discuss with learners.
- Consider having learners evaluate anonymous assignments for objective feedback.
Reflective Practice
- Ability to reflect on own actions to engage in learning. It helps teachers study own experiences, improve teaching, increase confidence and become qualified professionals.
- Examining your own practice is vital for improvement.
- Reflective practice is beneficial for teachers (recognising good practices, becoming aware of areas needing improvement, identify areas of improvement).
- Graham Gibbs' Reflective Cycle is a structured model with phases to break down experience and reflect on it (1. Description, 2. Feelings, 3. Evaluation, 4. Conclusions, 5. Action).
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This quiz covers the fundamental concepts of assessment and evaluation in education. It explores definitions, types of assessments, key functions, and various tools utilized for measuring learner progress. Enhance your understanding of how assessment can guide teaching and learning practices.
