Assessment and Learners
Unit 1: Understand the principles and requirements of assessments
1.
1.1 Explain the functions of assessment in learning and development.
The functions of assessment in learning and development are a regular process that allows the assessor to gauge the learner’s knowledge and skills against set criteria in the chosen qualification. This is completed at the begging of the qualification so the assessor can see if the learner has skills, competence and knowledge to complete the qualification. The assessments are on-going throughout the qualification. The assessments give opportunity for the assessor to monitor the progress and performance of the learner and enable them to record achievements.
Within the assessments the assessor can identify learner’s needs. If it is identified that the learner is struggling it will give the opportunity to look at other ways of learning which may suit the individual.
At the assessment the assessor can provide positive feedback to the learner, as well as offer advice on how to improve work or progress further. 1.2 Define the key concepts and principles of assessments.
Key concepts
The key concepts of assessment are the aspects involved throughout the assessment process. These key concepts are as follows;
Accountable: As the assessor I need to be accountable to my learners and the organisation I am working for to ensure I am carrying out my role as the assessor correctly. The learners need to be aware why they are being assessed and what is expected from them to complete their assessment criteria.
I will also be accountable to the awarding body if I am working on their accredited qualifications and to the employers if I am assessing in their work environments.
Achievement: I may be required to analyse achievement data and compare them to national or organisational targets. The funding my organisation receives may be related to my learners achievements.
Assessment strategy: Staying to the assessment strategy for my
1.
1.1 Explain the functions of assessment in learning and development.
The functions of assessment in learning and development are a regular process that allows the assessor to gauge the learner’s knowledge and skills against set criteria in the chosen qualification. This is completed at the begging of the qualification so the assessor can see if the learner has skills, competence and knowledge to complete the qualification. The assessments are on-going throughout the qualification. The assessments give opportunity for the assessor to monitor the progress and performance of the learner and enable them to record achievements.
Within the assessments the assessor can identify learner’s needs. If it is identified that the learner is struggling it will give the opportunity to look at other ways of learning which may suit the individual.
At the assessment the assessor can provide positive feedback to the learner, as well as offer advice on how to improve work or progress further. 1.2 Define the key concepts and principles of assessments.
Key concepts
The key concepts of assessment are the aspects involved throughout the assessment process. These key concepts are as follows;
Accountable: As the assessor I need to be accountable to my learners and the organisation I am working for to ensure I am carrying out my role as the assessor correctly. The learners need to be aware why they are being assessed and what is expected from them to complete their assessment criteria.
I will also be accountable to the awarding body if I am working on their accredited qualifications and to the employers if I am assessing in their work environments.
Achievement: I may be required to analyse achievement data and compare them to national or organisational targets. The funding my organisation receives may be related to my learners achievements.
Assessment strategy: Staying to the assessment strategy for my