TYPES OF ASSESSMENT & ASSESSMENT TOOLS Flashcards
“a planned process in which
assessment-elicited evidence of students’ status is used by teachers to adjust their ongoing instructional procedures or by students to adjust their current learning tactics”
Formative Assessment
(accdg. W. James Popham (2008))
done during and/or within the instructional
process of a course
determines whether a student is achieving
the outcomes of the topic being discussed
Formative Assessment
examples for Formative Assessment
quizzes, short-answer questions, reflection papers
Done at the end of instruction, grading
period (prelim, mid-terms, finals) or
comprehensive examination
summative assessment
Given prior to instruction
Used to gauge what students already know and do not know about the topic at hand
Diagnostic assessment
If the learning outcome measures higher-order thinking skills (HOTS), a ________ type examination is not appropriate.
matching
If the learning outcome measures lower-order thinking skills (LOTS) like ______ is needed, ______ are inappropriate.
memorization is needed, essay questions are inappropriate.
Very popular & widely used assessment tools
Teacher-made written tests
requires excellent writing skills, that is, the ability to put ideas, facts, and opinions in writing in an organized, direct, and understandable manner.
Reflection papers
Tool for assessing students’ mastery of skills through a collection of outputs that show their progress at the end of the course program.
Portfolios
Usually given in the laboratory component of a course
Measures the attainment of psychomotor skills necessary for the correct performance of practical procedures in the laboratory
examples: practical exams, return demonstrations, move system, and objective structured clinical examination
Performance Tasks
Gauge competency through oral communication skills
Oral examinations & presentations
The quality of an oral presentation is affected by
body language
tone & quality of voice
confidence preparedness.
Better version of checklist rating scale
Versatile assessment tool
Clearly communicates the standards for a particular academic task for the characteristics of each criterion is clearly written
Rubrics
