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Central Theme: Methods of Assessment - Coggle Diagram
Central Theme: Methods of Assessment
Purpose of Assessment
Understand students' knowledge and skills
Identify students' learning progress
Provide feedback for teaching
Improve students' learning experience
Types of Assessment
Formative Assessment
Ongoing throughout the learning process
Focuses on the learning journey and student engagement
Summative Assessment
Conducted at the end of a course or term
Focuses on final performance and outcomes
Diagnostic Assessment
Identifies students' strengths and weaknesses
Aids in tailoring teaching strategies
Assessment Methods
Teacher Observation
Evaluates students' abilities and progress through daily performance
Continuous Assessment
Based on a series of assignments or activities
Reflects a more comprehensive learning achievement than a single exam
Self and Peer Assessment
Students reflect on their own learning and assess peers
Promotes a sense of responsibility and deeper learning awareness
Involves solving real-world problems using learned knowledge
Long-term collection of student work showcasing progress and abilities
Project Work & Portfolios
Criteria for Assessment
Criterion-Referenced Assessment
Based on a fixed set of standards or criteria, focusing on meeting learning objectives
Norm-Referenced Assessment
Compares student performance with peers or a norm group
Individual-Referenced Assessment
Evaluates a student’s progress relative to their past performance
Principles of Assessment
Assess Authentic Use of Language
Evaluate language skills in real-life situations (e.g., asking for directions)
Multidimensional Assessment
Assess literacy and language across various contexts
Balance of Higher and Lower-Order Thinking Skills
Focus on both recall/memorization and critical thinking (inference, synthesis)
Testing Techniques
Multiple Formats (e.g., multiple-choice, essay writing, dictation)
Considerations for Validity and Reliability
Tests should measure a range of skills for a comprehensive evaluation
Be mindful of test design to ensure fairness and minimize stress