Assessment is a systematic process that measures a learner’s competence‚ including skills‚ knowledge‚ understanding and attitudes‚ to perform to a set of defined standards either vocational or academic. Assessment is aimed at improving performance of the learner and motivating the learner to achieve their full potential as well as measuring achievements. To achieve these aims all assessment must adhere to a set of key concepts and principles. Concepts of assessment include: • Accountability
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1. Understand the principles and requirements of assessment 1.1 Explain the functions of assessment in learning and development. An initial assessment is vital to identify the learner’s needs and learning intentions from the start. This process enables the centre or assessors to see what level of understanding or previous knowledge the learner is at and also if there are any areas of concern to be aware of. This in turn helps meet the learner’s needs. Identifying these needs ensures that each
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1A Evidenced by Carolyns observation notes Paragraph 1. I feel that this would have been better documented by using bullet points for the observations made and relating them to the criteria achieved. Some of the assessment criteria achieved are within the observation detail but it is confusing and unclear which criteria have been achieved. It is confusing as a third party to clearly see which comments relate to which criteria. CES t is obvious that some of the criteria were not met during the
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ASSIGNMENT/DISCUSSION FOR UNIT 301 Understanding the principles and practices of assessment Assess criteria 1.1‚ 1.2 Description Define the key concepts and principles of assessment and explain its functions in learning and development. • What is the purpose of assessment? • What does assessment aim to achieve? • How does assessment impact and relate with learning and development? • Explain the definition of formative and summative assessment. • Why is initial assessment important and how and when
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1 (AC 1.2) Define the key concepts and principles of assessment The key concepts of assessment is that enables the assessor to clarify if the learner has gained the required understanding‚ skills and knowledge required as part of their program. The concept of assessment is what is included in the whole assessment process. The key concepts of assessment include: Accountability – as an assessor it is up to you to make sure that you are accountable to your learners and your workplace to ensure
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Unit 301 Element 1 1:1 Functions of assessment Initial assessment- the starting part‚ used to decide what is known‚ what needs to be taught and what can be assessed. Formative assessment- this stage is where the learner is still in training and requires feedback on how they are progressing. Summative- used to judge completion. Whether you have passed or not. Holistic- clustering of assessments based on the grouping of a work role‚ rather than stand alone. Functions of assessment in training
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|Candidate |Alan West |Assessor |Carolyn Baker | |Date |17th October 2010 |Workplace |Taylor Hobson | |Observation ( |Witness discussion |Professional discussion Product Reflective Account
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Unit 301 Understanding the principles and practices of assessment 1.1 Explain the functions of assessment in learning and development Initial assessment in identifying learner needs Initial assessment is the starting point of a learning journey. The information gathered provides a base on which to plan your learner’s progress. Initial assessment is very important so you find out the learners individual needs in order for you to support them appropriately. Formative
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QUESTIONS FOR UNIT 1 – UNDERSTAND THE PRINCIPLES AND REQUIREMENTS OF ASSESSMENT Learning Outcome Assessment Criteria Explanation 1 Understand the principles and requirements of assessment 1.1 What is the function of assessment in learning and development 1.2 Define the key concepts and principles of assessment 1.3 Explain the responsibilities of the assessor 1.4 Identify the regulations and requirements that are relevant to assessment in your area of practice 2 Understand the different
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Unit 401 - Understanding the principles and practices of internally assuring the quality of assessment. 1. Understand the context and principles of internal quality assurance. 1.1 Explain the functions of internal quality assurance in learning and development. Credibility – Centres must comply with standards set by awarding bodies for delivery of qualifications and keep an auditable track of all systems to provide evidence of competency. Once verification has taken place‚ the assurer acts as
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