Exploring Assessments in the Context of MATATAG Curriculum PDF

Exploring Assessments in the Context of MATATAG Curriculum John Paul M. Viernes Education Program Supervisor Session objectives: Understand how to integrate the foundational skills of the MATATAG Curriculum (Language, Reading and Literacy, Makabansa) into...

Exploring Assessments in the Context of MATATAG Curriculum John Paul M. Viernes Education Program Supervisor Session objectives: Understand how to integrate the foundational skills of the MATATAG Curriculum (Language, Reading and Literacy, Makabansa) into the construction of test question assessments. Learn to incorporate 21st-century skills (Information, Media, and Technology Skills, Learning and Innovation Skills, Communication Skills, and Life and Career Skills) into the design and development of effective assessment tools. Develop sample test questions that effectively assess both foundational and 21st-century skills, ensuring comprehensive evaluation of student learning. FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS IN THE MATATAG CURRICULUM  Reading Language and Literacy Makabans a How can we design assessments that not only measure student knowledge but also foster essential foundational skills such as language proficiency, reading and literacy, and cultural awareness?  Language Oral Language Skills: Include listening comprehension questions that require students to listen to a passage in their first language and answer questions about it. First Language Proficiency: Develop test items that assess vocabulary, sentence construction, and grammar in the learner's first language. Cultural Relevance: Use reading passages and prompts that reflect the students' cultural backgrounds and first languages.  Reading and Literacy Phonemic Awareness: Include tasks such as identifying sounds in words or matching sounds to letters. Decoding Skills: Provide exercises where students decode simple words and match them to pictures or definitions. Sight Words: Create sections where students recognize and read common sight words. Comprehension Strategies: Incorporate reading passages followed by questions that test comprehension, such as identifying the main idea, recalling details, and making inferences. Engagement with Texts: Use age-appropriate and engaging texts that foster a love for reading and assess students' attitudes towards reading through reflective questions.  Makabansa Personal and Cultural Consciousness: Develop questions that assess students' understanding of their own cultural identity and the cultures of others. Civics and History: Include questions on national symbols, historical events, and notable figures in the students' community and country. Art and Culture: Create items that require students to identify and appreciate different forms of art and cultural expressions. Health and Wellness: Include scenarios and questions related to healthy habits, physical activities, and personal well-being. 21 Century Skills in the st MATATAG Curriculum  Information, Media, and Technology Skills Learning and Innovation Skills Communication Skills Life and Career Skills “ Integrating Information, Media, and Technology Skills from the MATATAG Curriculum into test constructions involves creating assessments that not only test knowledge but also evaluate students' abilities to apply these skills effectively.  Example: Provide a real-life scenario where students must gather and analyze information from multiple sources (e.g., news articles, government 1. Scenario-Based Questions reports, and social media) to make an informed decision. Purpose: This tests students' ability to synthesize and evaluate information from diverse media. Example: Ask students to create a multimedia presentation (video, slides, infographic) on a specific topic. 2. Multimodal Assessments Purpose: This assesses their skills in using technology and media to communicate information effectively. Example: Present students with different sources of information on the same topic and ask them to 3. Critical Evaluation Tasks evaluate the credibility and bias of each source. Purpose: This evaluates their ability to critically analyze and evaluate information. Example: Assign a project where students must use online databases, libraries, and archives to gather information and create a report or 4. Research Projects presentation. Purpose: This tests their ability to use technology and information resources responsibly and effectively.  Example: Provide a complex problem that requires students to use various technology 5. Problem-Solving tools (e.g., data analysis software, online collaboration platforms) to find a solution. Exercises Purpose: This assesses their ability to use technology for problem-solving and decision-making. Example: Have students work in groups to create a digital campaign or project, using tools like Google Docs, social media, and 6. Collaborative Projects video conferencing. Purpose: This evaluates their ability to collaborate using technology and manage information effectively in a team setting. Example: Give scenarios involving ethical dilemmas related to the use of information and media, and ask 7. Ethical Use of students to propose solutions. Information Tasks Purpose: This assesses their understanding of the ethical use of technology and media. “ Integrating Learning and Innovation Skills into test constructions requires designing assessments that challenge students to think critically, reflectively, and creatively, solve problems, and demonstrate their ability to innovate.  1. Critical Thinking and 2. Reflective 3. Creative 4. Case Studies Problem-Solving Essays Projects Questions Example: Present Example: Assign Example: Have Example: Provide students with a reflective essays students create an case studies real-world problem where students innovative related to real- and ask them to must analyze their product, artwork, world scenarios analyze the learning or concept and and ask students situation, identify experiences, present it, to analyze the potential issues, identify strengths explaining their case, identify key and propose viable and weaknesses, creative process issues, and solutions. and propose and the problem it suggest innovative Purpose: This strategies for addresses. solutions. assesses their improvement. Purpose: This Purpose: This ability to think Purpose: This assesses their tests their critically and solve encourages creative thinking analytical and problems reflective thinking and ability to problem-solving effectively. and self- implement skills in a practical  7. Peer Review 5. Scenario- 6. Innovation 8. Metacognitive and Based Tasks Challenges Activities Collaboration Example: Example: Example: Example: Develop Organize Include peer Integrate scenarios where challenges where review tasks activities that students must students must where students require students respond to design and critique each to think about dynamic and propose new other’s work and their thinking complex ideas or products provide processes, such situations, that address constructive as planning, requiring them to specific problems feedback, monitoring, and use critical or needs. fostering evaluating their thinking and Purpose: This collaborative and problem-solving adaptability. encourages reflective strategies. Purpose: This innovation and thinking. Purpose: This evaluates their the application of Purpose: This enhances their ability to creative problem- promotes critical metacognitive navigate and solving evaluation and skills and self- “ Integrating Communication Skills into test constructions involves designing assessments that evaluate students' ability to communicate effectively in various contexts, both verbally and non-verbally, as well as their ability to listen actively, manage conflicts, and work collaboratively.  1. Oral Example: Assign students to give an oral presentation on a given topic, assessing their clarity, coherence, body language, and ability to engage the Presentation audience. Purpose: This evaluates their verbal communication skills and ability to s convey information effectively. Example: Have students write essays, reports, or reflective journals in their 2. Written mother tongue and foreign languages, focusing on structure, grammar, and clarity of expression. Assignments Purpose: This assesses their written communication skills and proficiency in multiple languages. 3. Role- Example: Conduct role-playing exercises where students must navigate Playing and scenarios involving negotiation, conflict resolution, or assertiveness. Purpose: This tests their ability to manage conflicts, negotiate, and assert themselves appropriately. Simulations  4. Group Example: Assign group projects that require teamwork and collaborative problem-solving, assessing their ability to work Projects and effectively in diverse teams. Purpose: This evaluates their teamwork, communication, and Collaboration collaboration skills. 5. Active Example: Include tasks where students must listen to a speaker or audio recording and then summarize the key points or respond to Listening questions. Purpose: This assesses their active listening and comprehension Exercises skills. 6. Feedback Example: Incorporate peer review sessions where students provide constructive feedback on each other’s work, focusing on and Peer communication and feedback provision. Purpose: This evaluates their ability to give and receive feedback Review effectively. “ Integrating Life and Career Skills into test constructions involves designing assessments that evaluate students' abilities to make informed decisions, solve real-life problems, and prepare for active participation in the workforce and community.  1. Real-World Example: Present students with scenarios that require them to solve real-life problems, such as budgeting for a project, planning a community event, or Problem-Solving developing a business proposal. Purpose: This assesses their ability to apply practical skills and make Tasks informed decisions. 2. Career Example: Assign projects where students research different careers, including required skills, education pathways, and job market trends, and Exploration present their findings. Purpose: This helps students understand various career options and the Projects steps needed to pursue them. 3. Personal Example: Include tasks that involve creating a personal budget, understanding credit and loans, or planning for future financial goals. Finance Purpose: This evaluates their financial literacy and ability to manage personal finances. Assignments  Example: Design assignments that require students to engage in 4. Civic community service, participate in local government meetings, or Engagement develop proposals to address community issues. Purpose: This encourages active citizenship and community Activities involvement. Example: Have students create resumes and cover letters tailored 5. Resume and to specific job postings, emphasizing their skills, experiences, and Cover Letter qualifications. Purpose: This assesses their ability to present themselves Writing professionally and effectively in the job market. Example: Conduct mock interviews where students practice 6. Interview responding to common interview questions and receive feedback Preparation on their performance. Purpose: This helps students develop confidence and competence Exercises in job interviews. PRACTIC AL TIPS  Practical and Relevant Assessments Ensure tasks reflect real-world challenges and are meaningful. Clear Criteria and Rubrics Provide detailed rubrics outlining criteria for various skills. Opportunities for Reflection Incorporate activities for self- assessment, goal setting, and improvement planning. Integration with Curriculum Integrate life and career skills across different subjects and learning activities. Feedback and Guidance Offer constructive feedback and guidance to support skill development. Thank You!