Teaching-Learning Assessment Methods

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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 (correct)

Assessment is focused on rote memorization

Learners are passive recipients of information

Teachers set goals, monitor learners' progress, and build learners' confidence

What does validity refer to in assessment?

The difficulty level of the assessment

The appropriateness of the inferences, uses, and consequences that result from the assessment (correct)

The consistency of the scores

The fairness of the assessment

What is the primary focus of authentic assessment?

Measuring isolated skills

Demonstrating meaningful application of essential knowledge and skills (correct)

Comparing learners to their peers

Evaluating learners' ability to recall information

What is a characteristic of contextualized assessment?

It involves real-world scenarios and applications Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a current trend in assessment?

Involving learners in all aspects of assessment Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of using computers as part of assessment?

It provides more accurate and efficient scoring Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a transversal competency?

A transferable competency between jobs Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of decontextualized assessment?

It involves abstract or artificial tasks Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of Critical and Innovative Thinking?

Entrepreneurship – turning ideas into action using different skills Signup and view all the answers

Which transversal competency is closely related to respecting cultural differences?

Global Citizenship Signup and view all the answers

What is an important aspect of Reflective Thinking?

Reflecting critically on learning experiences and processes Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of Authentic Assessment?

An emphasis on doing open-ended activities Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of Interpersonal Skills?

Organizational skills – organizing, planning, administration, time management, coordinating resources, meeting deadlines Signup and view all the answers

What is an important aspect of Media Information and Information Literacy?

Ability to critically evaluate information and media content Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of Global Citizenship?

Respect for Diversity – skills to understand, negotiate and balance diverse views Signup and view all the answers

What is an important aspect of Critical and Innovative Thinking?

Application Skills – skills necessary to implement innovations Signup and view all the answers

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

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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!