The role of teachers is to facilitate learning. Assessment of learning is a key aspect of this role as unless we check for understanding and deep learning, we will not be able to evaluate our own success in carrying out our role.
Assessment follows a cycle which can be broken up into 5 stages:
Collection of assessment data
Evaluation of the data against criteria/ rubrics, benchmarks
Feedback for the students (needs to be specific, timely and actionable) Feedback must also be based on professional judgment
Recording of the student's progress
Communication to the learner.
Assessment follows a cycle which can be broken up into 5 stages:
Collection of assessment data
Evaluation of the data against criteria/ rubrics, benchmarks
Feedback for the students (needs to be specific, timely and actionable) Feedback must also be based on professional judgment
Recording of the student's progress
Communication to the learner.