Ministry of Education Diagnostic Evaluation Guidelines

Study Notes

Format for conducting diagnostic evaluations by subject created by Capi Ecuador for elementary, high school, and baccalaureate levels.
Diagnostic evaluations will be applied in the second week using qualitative and quantitative methods according to Ministry of Education guidelines.
Ministry of Education sets guidelines for a nine-week diagnostic period covering various areas, emphasizing five transversal axes: socio-emotional, cultural learning, communication and language, logical-mathematical reasoning, and school retention.
Diagnostic tests aim to assess students' previous knowledge, identify learning gaps, and set a starting point for new learning.
The diagnostic evaluation template is provided for physical education subjects, focusing on student information and subject details.
Tests in subjects like physical education and ECA can include skill choices from different grades, unlike subjects like language and literature with specific text-based skills.
Emphasis on making diagnostic tests simple and structured to align with Ministry of Education directives and aid in effective student evaluation and feedback.
Recommendations for authorities to follow Ministry guidelines for diagnostic tests, ensuring they are simple, accessible, and aligned with curriculum competencies.
Suggestions for educators to base diagnostic questions on previous year's content or textbooks to ensure relevance and ease of understanding for students.
Importance of aligning each question in the diagnostic test with a specific skill or competency based on the competency-based curriculum guidelines.

Description

Learn about Capi Ecuador's diagnostic evaluation format for elementary, high school, and baccalaureate levels, based on Ministry of Education guidelines. Understand the importance of conducting diagnostic tests to assess students' previous knowledge and identify learning gaps.