WHAT IS ASSESSMENT?
- A way of finding out what a person knows, understands and thinks, and what the student can do.
- the systematic collection and analysis of information to monitor and improve student learning.
- is not a one-time event, but a dynamic on-going process.
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF ASSESSMENT?
Assessment for Learning (HOW WILL WE KNOW WHAT WE HAVE LEARNED?)
Constructive feedback to be given to the student for use in their future learning.
Assessment of Learning (HOW BEST WILL WE LEARN?)
Assessing students’ achievements for grading and certification.
Assessment as Learning (WHAT DO WE WANT TO LEARN?)
The student is capable of becoming independent in their learning.
ASSESSMENT, EVALUATION & MEASUREMENT
Definition and Differentiate between Assessment, Evaluation and Measurement.