The first part of the cycle
involves collecting data about the individual or group that you are assessing. Data
collection could be performed in a variety of ways for example, observation or
a written task. One way to collect data could be to complete a pre-assessment
task such as an anticipation guide, which, can inform the planning, and
teaching of the unit.
The second component is to
evaluate the evidence of student learning. The evaluation process should be
completed collectively by teachers who can decide what quality evidence is and
what the success criteria are, using standards.
The third stage of the
assessment cycle is giving targeted feedback to the student based on standards
not grades or marks. This is assessment for learning as opposed to assessment
as or of learning.
The fourth component of the
assessment cycle is to record the data from the evaluation of each student.
Lastly, the grade determined
by the teacher needs to be communicated to the student. The grade should be
based on professional judgment not an average.
