ASSESSMENT FOR LEARNING

Assessment for Learning



Students study more effectively when they know what they are working towards. Students value, and expect, transparency in the way their knowledge will be assessed: they wish to see a clear relationship between lectures, tutorials, practical classes and subject resources, and what they are expected to demonstrate they know and can do. They are also wish to understand how grades are determined and they expect timely feedback that 1) explains the grade they have received, 2) rewards their achievement, as appropriate, and 3) offers suggestions for how they can improve.

Assessment for Learning

Q-01

Key Common Elements

Unambiguous expectations

Students study more effectively when they know what they are working towards. Students value, and expect, transparency in the way their knowledge will be assessed: they wish to see a clear relationship between lectures, tutorials, practical classes and subject resources, and what they are expected to demonstrate they know and can do. (Grellier, 2006). They are also wish to understand how grades are determined and they expect timely feedback that 1) explains the grade they have received, 2) rewards their achievement, as appropriate, and 3) offers suggestions for how they can improve.

Authentic' tasks

Students value assessment tasks perceive to be 'real': assessment tasks that present challenges to be taken seriously, not only for the grades at stake, but also for the nature of the knowledge and skills they are expected to demonstrate. (Stevens, 2005) Students value assessment tasks they believe mirror the skills needed in the workplace. Students are anxious to test themselves and to compare their performance against others. (Boud, 2007) Assessment tasks that students perceive to be trivial or superficial are less likely to evoke a strong commitment to study.

Choice and flexibility

Many students express a strong preference for choices in the nature, weighting and timing of assessment tasks. This preference for 'negotiated' assessment is a logical extension of the trend towards offering students more flexible ways of studying and more choice in study options. Students who seek 'more say' in assessment often say they prefer to be assessed in ways that show their particular skills in the best light.

Q-2 Lesson Plan: What Is Physical Fitness?

Objectives

The children will be able to explain physical fitness

The children will be able to name daily chores related to fitness

The children will describe fitness activities in which they participate.

The children will understand the value of jumping rope.

The children will learn ...