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Why do you think assessment is important? - Coggle Diagram
Why do you think assessment is important?
Teachers Teaching
To identify misconceptions
Improve learning outcomes
Monitor how effective teaching methods are
Measure the retention of knowledge
as a direct result of teaching
Guides teacher/student/parent on how well they are doing
Formative Assessment
Teacher should know where the child is at (through formative assessments)
Regular & Informal Assessment - i.e. feedback (for both student & teacher)
Summative Assessment
Teaching to tests
Using appropriate assessments (reliable & valid)
Time consuming
Supports Planning - teaching at appropriate level,
reflection on what is going well or not
Knowing the curriculum
Measures ability /
capability / attitude
Purpose of Assessment
For teacher benefit
For student benefit -
self assessment & reflection
Progress over time
Don't effectively tell us how far the child has come
Identifying student knowledge
(existing & retained)
Compared to peers on
local & national level
Identify strengths & weaknesses/learning difficulties
Identifying Absenteeism
Feelings
Negative feelings from student (stress) towards assessment/tests/exams
Reduce enjoyment
Reduces curiousity
Is motivating & confidence boosting
e.g. towards higher learning
Outcome orientated
Doesn't assess soft skills
Identifying how students learn differently
Accountability
Student accountability
Knowledge about how to improve by identifying goals
Parent & Government Accountability
Teacher accountability for students progress
Views of Assessment
Positive view of assessment
Negative view of assessment