Assessment And Critique

Question 1

Purpose of assessment

Answer 1

Provides practical and specific feedback on how to improve

Question 2

General characteristics of effective assessments

Answer 2

Objective

Flexible

Acceptable

Comprehensive

Constructive

Organized

Thoughtful

Specific

Question 3

Traditional assessment

Answer 3

Written test

(multiple choice, t/f, matching, fill in the blank)

Characteristics of a good test:

Reliability - yields consistent results
Validity - measures what it’s supposed to
Usability - easy to understand and grade
Objectivity - test will be graded the same regardless of grader
Comprehensive - test measures overall objectives
Discrimination - detects small differences

Question 4

Authentic assessment

Answer 4

Perform real world task to demonstrate application of skill (practical test)

Question 5

Oral assessment

Answer 5

Most common means of assessment

Direct or indirect oral questioning by instructor

Can be used for fact based information or ADM

Question 6

Characteristics of effective questions

Answer 6

Apply to the subject

Be brief,concise, clear and definite

Be adapted to the student

Center on only one idea

Present a challenge to the student

Question 7

Types of questions to avoid

Answer 7

Puzzle - with many parts or sub parts

Oversized - too general

Toss-up - more than one answer

Bewilderment - not clear on the content

Trick question

Irrelevant questions

Question 8

Critique

Answer 8

Addresses the good and the bad

May be oral, written or both

Public or private

Should improve student performance

Be constructive

Objective, flexible, comprehensive, well organized, thoughtful and specific

Question 9

Rules for Critiquing

Answer 9

Do not extend critique

A few well made points is better than large non-developed points

Allow time for summary to emphasize most important things

Avoid absolute statements there are usually exceptions

Question 10

Methods of Critiquing

Answer 10

Instructor/student - instructor leads discussion with individual student.

Student lead - instructor ask student to lead assessment.

Small group - small groups focus on specific areas but all come together to cover everything.

Individual student critique by another student - helps student take ownership.

Self-critique - student critiques himself but is supervised by instructor.

Written - usually have more time to develop, is a good permanent record that can be reviewed by the student.