16 Questions
What is a characteristic of high-quality assessments according to the contemporary view of active learning and motivation?
Learners set goals, monitor their own learning, and build self-confidence
What does validity refer to in assessment?
The appropriateness of the inferences, uses, and consequences that result from the assessment
What is the primary focus of authentic assessment?
Demonstrating meaningful application of essential knowledge and skills
What is a characteristic of contextualized assessment?
It involves real-world scenarios and applications
What is an example of a current trend in assessment?
Involving learners in all aspects of assessment
What is a benefit of using computers as part of assessment?
It provides more accurate and efficient scoring
What is an example of a transversal competency?
A transferable competency between jobs
What is a characteristic of decontextualized assessment?
It involves abstract or artificial tasks
What is a key aspect of Critical and Innovative Thinking?
Entrepreneurship – turning ideas into action using different skills
Which transversal competency is closely related to respecting cultural differences?
Global Citizenship
What is an important aspect of Reflective Thinking?
Reflecting critically on learning experiences and processes
Which of the following is a characteristic of Authentic Assessment?
An emphasis on doing open-ended activities
What is a key aspect of Interpersonal Skills?
Organizational skills – organizing, planning, administration, time management, coordinating resources, meeting deadlines
What is an important aspect of Media Information and Information Literacy?
Ability to critically evaluate information and media content
What is a characteristic of Global Citizenship?
Respect for Diversity – skills to understand, negotiate and balance diverse views
What is an important aspect of Critical and Innovative Thinking?
Application Skills – skills necessary to implement innovations
Study Notes
Assessment in the Context of Teaching-Learning
- Diagnostic Assessment: assesses students' prior knowledge and skills
- Formative Assessment: ongoing assessment to improve student learning
- Summative Assessment: evaluates student learning at the end of a lesson or course
- Norm-referenced Assessment: compares student performance to that of others
- Criterion-referenced Assessment: evaluates student performance based on predetermined criteria
- Contextualized Assessment: assesses students in real-life situations
- Decontextualized Assessment: assesses students in artificial situations
Establishing High-Quality Assessments
- Quality assessments have clear learning targets and involve learners in the assessment process
- Validity refers to the appropriateness of the inferences, uses, and consequences that result from the assessment
- Reliability concerns the consistency, stability, and dependability of the scores
- Fair assessments are free from bias and apply the principle of constructive alignment
Current Trends in Assessment
- Use of performance-based assessment
- Emphasis on higher-level cognitive skills and integrated skills
- Use of multiple assessment methods
- Setting high standards
- Involving students in all aspects of assessment
- Making standards criteria public
- Using computers as part of assessment
Authentic Assessment
- A form of assessment that asks students to perform real-world tasks that demonstrate meaningful application of essential knowledge and skills
- Includes assessing transversal competencies such as soft skills, emotional intelligence, and employability skills
Transversal Competencies
- Critical and Innovative Thinking: creativity, entrepreneurship, application skills, reflective thinking, and reasoned decision-making
- Interpersonal Skills: communication, organizational, teamwork, and collaboration skills
- Media Information and Information Literacy: ability to obtain and analyze ICTs, critically evaluate information, and use ICTs ethically
- Global Citizenship: respect for diversity, intercultural understanding, and democratic participation
Test your knowledge on different types of assessments used in the teaching-learning process, including diagnostic, formative, and summative assessments. Learn about norm-referenced, criterion-referenced, and contextualized assessments too!
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