Assesment And Critique Flashcards
What are the general characteristics of an effective assessment?
FASTCOCO: Flexible, Acceptable, Specific, Thoughtful, Comprehensive, Objective, Constructive, Organized
Flexible
Use the right tone for the occasion.
Acceptable
The assessment should be said in a way that will be accepted by the learner
Specific
The critique should be specific. Don’t be too broad.
Thoughtful
Make sure the critique is not said in front of peers if it could be demoralizing. Don’t make the learner feel less worthy.
Comprehensive
Cover everything don’t leave anything out that needs to be said.
Objective
No opinions. Base the assessment on facts/standards.
Constructive
Ensure that the feedback is meaningful. Help the learner realize what needs to be fixed.
Organized
Organize the assessment in a meaningful order.
What are the characteristics of a good written assessment?
DRCOVU: Discrimination, Reliability, Comprehensiveness, Objectivity, Validity, Usability.
Discriminative
Can’t judge someone off the results of a written test.
Reliable
Does the measurement of the tests give consistent results?
Comprehensive
Does the written assessment cover all the required information?
Validity
Is the information correct and right? Are the proper skills and knowledge being tested?
Usability
Is the test usable? Can the font be read? Are the charts big enough to see easily?
Objectivity
Selection-type test are easier to grade. Essay type answers can be graded very subjectively based on the instructors own experience/knowledge.
Authentic assessment example
A check ride is an example of authentic assessment. An assessment where the learner is asked to perform a real world task
What are the four R’s of collaborative assessment?
Replay, reconstruct, reflect, and redirect