Assessment

Question 1

What is assessment(3)

Answer 1

It is a continuous planned process of gathering information on achievement
Which clearly indicates what needs to be achieved ( goal ) and what needs more attention (space for improvement )

Question 2

Why assess(3)

Answer 2

• it identifies how you cope w new knowledge , content and skills
•see where to improve
•tool for identifying development of personal potential
*helps improve standard of work

Question 3

Process of assessment( 4 types of assessment ) *BFSS( Best FriendSS)

Answer 3

• BASELINE ASSESSMENT : at beginning of year for teacher to establish what you already know
• FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT : working on something that helps you and teacher work out how you are coping
• SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT : at end of project or term to see how you’ve managed over a period of time
• SELF-ASSESSMENT AND PEER ASSESSMENT : give opportunities for you to assess yourself and for you to work with your classmates to assess each other’s work

Question 4

How can assessment help (3)

Answer 4

• identify weak-points
• provide positive and supporting learning environment
• CONSTRUCTIVE ASSESSMENT ~ receive helpful feedback about different tasks so you can improve your learning

Question 5

Study skills / strategies(5)

Answer 5

• mind map what you are learning .
  *SQ3R - SURVEY , QUESTION, READ, RECALL, REVIEW&raquo_space; helps to embed learning material into your memory
  *strategist study time&raquo_space; planning when , where, what and how , planning your time efficiently to ensure your time is sufficient and effective (study timetable)
  *form study group > indirect commitment to exam preparation, classmates progress may motivate you , helps w sharing info , clarifying and summarizing and reflecting , encourage debate , help you think independently by formulating own Ideas
  *revise exam writing skills
  ( study long before , mind maps , past papers , adequate (enough) sleep , healthy breakfast and lots of fluids / energy drink in exam )