Types of Assessments by Zoe Williamson https://padlet.com/zoejayne37/y554dn71ry6uts73 In groups, provide an explanation for each type of assessment Provide practical assessment examples for each type of assessment Are there any strengths and weaknesses of these types of assessment? en-us 2022-11-24 13:22:54 UTC 2025-04-07 12:18:48 UTC hello@padlet.com zoejayne37 https://padlet.com/zoejayne37/y554dn71ry6uts73/wish/2396932148 2022-11-24 14:20:26 UTC https://padlet.com/zoejayne37/y554dn71ry6uts73/wish/2396932148 zoejayne37 https://padlet.com/zoejayne37/y554dn71ry6uts73/wish/2396933290 2022-11-24 14:21:31 UTC https://padlet.com/zoejayne37/y554dn71ry6uts73/wish/2396933290 zoejayne37 https://padlet.com/zoejayne37/y554dn71ry6uts73/wish/2396934223 2022-11-24 14:22:24 UTC https://padlet.com/zoejayne37/y554dn71ry6uts73/wish/2396934223 zoejayne37 https://padlet.com/zoejayne37/y554dn71ry6uts73/wish/2396934849 2022-11-24 14:23:00 UTC https://padlet.com/zoejayne37/y554dn71ry6uts73/wish/2396934849 zoejayne37 https://padlet.com/zoejayne37/y554dn71ry6uts73/wish/2396936343 2022-11-24 14:24:29 UTC https://padlet.com/zoejayne37/y554dn71ry6uts73/wish/2396936343 https://padlet.com/zoejayne37/y554dn71ry6uts73/wish/2397188432 Informal assessment
helps to get an immediate understanding of learning]]> 2022-11-24 20:07:37 UTC https://padlet.com/zoejayne37/y554dn71ry6uts73/wish/2397188432 quiz https://padlet.com/zoejayne37/y554dn71ry6uts73/wish/2397188699 mind maps
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]]> 2022-11-24 20:08:17 UTC https://padlet.com/zoejayne37/y554dn71ry6uts73/wish/2397188699 can be done in groups or individual https://padlet.com/zoejayne37/y554dn71ry6uts73/wish/2397189021 2022-11-24 20:08:54 UTC https://padlet.com/zoejayne37/y554dn71ry6uts73/wish/2397189021 assesment for learning https://padlet.com/zoejayne37/y554dn71ry6uts73/wish/2397190400 2022-11-24 20:11:43 UTC https://padlet.com/zoejayne37/y554dn71ry6uts73/wish/2397190400 A style of test which uses test scores to generate a statement of the person. For example - making a pre-judgement of an individual. https://padlet.com/zoejayne37/y554dn71ry6uts73/wish/2397190519 2022-11-24 20:11:58 UTC https://padlet.com/zoejayne37/y554dn71ry6uts73/wish/2397190519 https://padlet.com/zoejayne37/y554dn71ry6uts73/wish/2397190613 classwork
exams
day to day work

]]> 2022-11-24 20:12:08 UTC https://padlet.com/zoejayne37/y554dn71ry6uts73/wish/2397190613 frequent progress https://padlet.com/zoejayne37/y554dn71ry6uts73/wish/2397190722 2022-11-24 20:12:23 UTC https://padlet.com/zoejayne37/y554dn71ry6uts73/wish/2397190722 https://padlet.com/zoejayne37/y554dn71ry6uts73/wish/2397190878 shows gaps in learning]]> 2022-11-24 20:12:41 UTC https://padlet.com/zoejayne37/y554dn71ry6uts73/wish/2397190878 can be put in lesson plans https://padlet.com/zoejayne37/y554dn71ry6uts73/wish/2397190999 2022-11-24 20:12:56 UTC https://padlet.com/zoejayne37/y554dn71ry6uts73/wish/2397190999 Determining a student's progress based on their earlier work. Questionnaires are a good example to use for this assessment. https://padlet.com/zoejayne37/y554dn71ry6uts73/wish/2397191007 2022-11-24 20:12:57 UTC https://padlet.com/zoejayne37/y554dn71ry6uts73/wish/2397191007 Advanced placement exams is a form of assessment. https://padlet.com/zoejayne37/y554dn71ry6uts73/wish/2397191163 2022-11-24 20:13:20 UTC https://padlet.com/zoejayne37/y554dn71ry6uts73/wish/2397191163 It is a type of test or reflective on strength and weaknesses. it is important because it elicit information on what student need to work on in the future. It also, show how much they already know. https://padlet.com/zoejayne37/y554dn71ry6uts73/wish/2397191242 2022-11-24 20:13:32 UTC https://padlet.com/zoejayne37/y554dn71ry6uts73/wish/2397191242 https://padlet.com/zoejayne37/y554dn71ry6uts73/wish/2397191410 Summative assessment measures a student's progress.

Some examples of this are:
Standardised Tests
End of Unit Exams
Coursework/Portfolio

The positives of summative assessment are:
You are provided with useful data
You can gauge which students need more help

The negatives are:
Some students don't perform as well in exams so the results may not be an accurate reflection
As teachers you can end up putting too much pressure on students
The lessons are geared towards passing a test rather than actual learning


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student led as they may not be aware they are being assessed

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]]> 2022-11-24 20:15:44 UTC https://padlet.com/zoejayne37/y554dn71ry6uts73/wish/2397192282 The biggest problem with this is the assessors will need to have records of a learners past assessments to make comparisons. The positive side of this assessment is feedback will highlight where there is more work to do. https://padlet.com/zoejayne37/y554dn71ry6uts73/wish/2397192901 2022-11-24 20:16:59 UTC https://padlet.com/zoejayne37/y554dn71ry6uts73/wish/2397192901 Strengths https://padlet.com/zoejayne37/y554dn71ry6uts73/wish/2397192902 quick assessment 
can be a starter activity]]> 2022-11-24 20:17:00 UTC https://padlet.com/zoejayne37/y554dn71ry6uts73/wish/2397192902 https://padlet.com/zoejayne37/y554dn71ry6uts73/wish/2397193489 An Ipsative tests seeks to highlight both the strengths and weaknesses of a person.

Used to measure and assess improvements of a person such as identifying underperformers and underachievers and can challenge them to be better.

Form of assessment is deciding on a statement which is most true and desirable.

A con of Ipsative assessments includes bias as it does not measure facts, can further discourage responses and decrease the validity of a tests. 

Single questions can be dissected and asked which gives a agree/disagree option for the individual. 

  ]]> 2022-11-24 20:18:06 UTC https://padlet.com/zoejayne37/y554dn71ry6uts73/wish/2397193489 assessment at the end of a programme, for example exam. If they fail they can retake it. https://padlet.com/zoejayne37/y554dn71ry6uts73/wish/2397193655 2022-11-24 20:18:29 UTC https://padlet.com/zoejayne37/y554dn71ry6uts73/wish/2397193655 comparing learner results to each other, so setting a certain percentage pass mark, meaning some will pass and some not https://padlet.com/zoejayne37/y554dn71ry6uts73/wish/2397193790 2022-11-24 20:18:47 UTC https://padlet.com/zoejayne37/y554dn71ry6uts73/wish/2397193790 shows what has been achieved from the learning process https://padlet.com/zoejayne37/y554dn71ry6uts73/wish/2397193893 2022-11-24 20:19:02 UTC https://padlet.com/zoejayne37/y554dn71ry6uts73/wish/2397193893 class discussion https://padlet.com/zoejayne37/y554dn71ry6uts73/wish/2397193959 2022-11-24 20:19:13 UTC https://padlet.com/zoejayne37/y554dn71ry6uts73/wish/2397193959 The positive of this assessment is that it shows the teacher how advanced their learners are in class. The negative of this assessment is that it can be difficult to determine through the use of one score on assessment. https://padlet.com/zoejayne37/y554dn71ry6uts73/wish/2397194154 2022-11-24 20:19:38 UTC https://padlet.com/zoejayne37/y554dn71ry6uts73/wish/2397194154 monitor student learning https://padlet.com/zoejayne37/y554dn71ry6uts73/wish/2397194820 a process of assessment taking place during learning to improve learning understanding.
type of formative assessment
question 
observation 
discussion 
quizzes ]]> 2022-11-24 20:20:48 UTC https://padlet.com/zoejayne37/y554dn71ry6uts73/wish/2397194820 https://padlet.com/zoejayne37/y554dn71ry6uts73/wish/2397195467 Norm Referenced assessments compare students to their peers. It uses 'norms' to assess each student.

Some examples of this are:
IQ Tests
SAT (US)

The positives of Norm Referenced are:
It provides a lot of data
It makes it easier to gauge where pupils should aim to be
Shows trends

The Negatives are:
It discourages creativity
It can discriminate against groups of people
Unnecessary pressure on pupils


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