2.7.5 performance of students on various assessment task reflects how far their initially identified learning needs are catered to Describe with examples the extended to which the assessment ask and the the performance of students reflect their initially identify the learning needs in not more than 500 words Student self assessment occurs when the learners assess their own performance with practice they learn to objectively reflect on and critically evaluate their own progress and skill development identify gaps in their understanding and capabilities

 

        How does assessment impact students learning

               The volume of critical thinking and problem solving type of assessment is known to have a positive impact on the quality of learning outcomes finally assessment can be viewed as being a mean of helping students to learn a way of reporting on students progress and way of making decisions about teaching

Frequent progress monitoring in an example for learning where a student academic performance is regularly assessed between benchmarks to determine if the current instruction and interaction is positively impacting student achievement or if adjustment need to be implemented

• A. guide to types of assessment

Diagnostic ,formative and summative assessment

How to assess students learning and performance

1. Creating assignments

2. Creating exams

3. Using classroom assessment techniques

4. Using concept maps

5. Using concept test

6. Assessing group work

7. Creating and using rubrics

Well designed assessment can encourage active learning especially when the assessment delivery is innovative and engaging and self assessment for instance can foster a number of scales such as a reflection critical thinking and self awareness

The different tools and techniques

The different tool and techniques used in classroom assessment are Following

• Observation

•    Portfolio

•    Anecdotal record

• Rating scale

• Questionnaire

Features of good performance assessment

1. Clear Targets. - it provides a clear description of specific achievement and expectations to be assessed

2. Focused purpose-clarify the intended uses of the assessment results

3. Proper method

4. Sound sampling

5. Accelerated assessment free of bias and distortion

The volume of critical thinking and problem solving types of assessment is known to have a positive impact on the quality of learning outcomes finally assessment can be viewed as being a main of helping students to learn a way of reporting on student progress and a way of making decision about teaching

Documents

1. Seminar

2. Rubrics

3. Rating scale

4. Attitude scale

5. Mental health scale