ASSESING AND EVALUATING LEARNERS (WEEK 17)

Question 1

is to gather, summarize, interpret, and
use data to decide a direction for action.

Answer 1

Assessment

Question 2

is to gather, summarize, interpret, and use data to determine the extent to which an action was successful

Answer 2

Evaluation

Question 3

• measures a close as intended outcomes as possible
• “In other words, are we measuring exactly what we
  intend to measure?”

Answer 3

Valid

Question 4

any assessor would come to the same grade if used

Answer 4

Reliable

Question 5

ensuring inter-tutor and intra-tutor consistency, however many assignments an individual grader tackles, the same standards of judgement will apply.

Answer 5

Consistent

Question 6

all students must have equivalent chance of
achievement

Answer 6

Fair

Question 7

ensures diversity in students can engage in assessment. The assessment of practical skills may require particular consideration.

Answer 7

Inclusive

Question 8

in terms of work required, submission dates and turnaround time. Assessment should be realistic in terms of resources available

Answer 8

Manageable

Question 9

intended outcome is truly representative
of achievement.

Answer 9

Authentic

Question 10

required standards of achievement are maintained and are pitched at the right level for the stage of study

Answer 10

Testing

Question 11

transparent as to how the mark was achieved

Answer 11

Beyond Dispute

Question 12

engaging and inspiring to student

Answer 12

Motivating

Question 13

time spent in grading should be proportionate to importance of the work within the program

Answer 13

Efficient

Question 14

to avoid excessive use of manual calculation with its inherent possibilities for human error

Answer 14

Easy to Calculate

Question 15

avoiding (if possible) excessive setups and actions and lots of individual assessor actions

Answer 15

Uncomplicated

Question 16

enabling multiple individual’s outputs to
be assessed and returned quickly

Answer 16

Time Saving

Question 17

bringing various components of a learning
program together in a single task.

Answer 17

Synoptic

Question 18

The educator can pose several questions in terms of the learner, such as those focusing on previous attempts, curiosity, goal setting, self-care ability, stress factors, survival issues, and life situations

Answer 18

Facilitating beliefs

Question 19

– Expressed self-determination
– Constructive attitude
– Expressed desire and curiosity
– Willingness to contract for behavioral outcomes

Answer 19

Readiness to learn

Question 20

Capacity to Learn, Readiness to learn, Facilitating beliefs

Answer 20

Cognitive Variables

Question 21

• Expressions of constructive emotional state
• Moderate level of anxiety
  In group skills presentations, students may find it
  difficult to hear or understand what one another is
  saying: it might be helpful therefore to encourage them to provide outline notes, annotated diagrams or
  handouts to aid mutual comprehension.

Answer 21

Affective Variables

Question 22

Capacity to perform required behavior

Answer 22

Physiological Variables

Question 23

Previous successful experiences

Answer 23

Experiential Variables

Question 24

• Appropriateness of physical environment
• Social support systems
  – Family
  – Group
  – Work
  – Community resources

Home students should also be encouraged to consider
the extent to which colloquialisms and slang should be
used.

These kinds of expressions can marginalize, alienate or
confuse students from a different cultural context.

Answer 24

Environmental Variables