ASSESSMENT FOR LEARNING
Assessment is the process of identifying, gathering and interpreting information about students' learning. The central purpose of assessment is to provide information on student achievement and progress and set the direction for ongoing teaching and learning.
Typically, this process is referred to as ‘Assessment for Learning’ and is designed to enhance teaching and ultimately improve learning outcomes.
Assessment for learning involves teachers using evidence about students' knowledge, understanding and skills to inform their teaching. Sometimes referred to as ‘formative assessment', it usually occurs throughout the teaching and learning process to clarify student learning and understanding.
Assessment for learning:
The Board of Studies summarises ‘Assessment for Learning’ for K-10 as:
Assessment is the process of identifying, gathering and interpreting information about students' learning. The central purpose of assessment is to provide information on student achievement and progress and set the direction for ongoing teaching and learning.
Typically, this process is referred to as ‘Assessment for Learning’ and is designed to enhance teaching and ultimately improve learning outcomes.
Assessment for learning involves teachers using evidence about students' knowledge, understanding and skills to inform their teaching. Sometimes referred to as ‘formative assessment', it usually occurs throughout the teaching and learning process to clarify student learning and understanding.
Assessment for learning:
- reflects a view of learning in which assessment helps students learn better, rather than just achieve a better mark
- involves formal and informal assessment activities as part of learning and to inform the planning of future learning
- includes clear goals for the learning activity
- provides effective feedback that motivates the learner and can lead to improvement
- reflects a belief that all students can improve
- encourages self-assessment and peer assessment as part of the regular classroom routines
- involves teachers, students and parents reflecting on evidence
- is inclusive of all learners.
The Board of Studies summarises ‘Assessment for Learning’ for K-10 as:
- An essential and integrated part of teaching and learning
- Reflects a belief that all students can improve
- Involves setting learning goals with students
- Helps students know and recognise the standards they are aiming for
- Involves students in self-assessment and peer assessment
- Provides feedback that helps students understand the next steps in learning and plan how to achieve them
- Involves teachers, students and parents in reflecting on assessment data
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