A1 Cava
Unit 301 Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment
|1.1 Explain the roles & functions of: |
|initial assessment in identifying learner needs |
|formative assessment in tracking learner progress |
|summative assessment in assessing learner achievement |
|The initial assessment pin-points the learners individual needs. This can lead to additional support being allocated; this is known as |
|ALN. We can identify from sources such as Skills Scans, Learning styles, numeracy and literacy assessments. Skills scan identifies what |
|skills the learner has with-in their job role it lets us understand the role of the learner so we make sure they can achieve the right |
|qualification to suit their vocation. This makes sure that they are able to complete the units involved and also that the assessor is |
|able collect relevant evidence. Learning styles is also completed in the initial assessment this give us an indication on how the learner|
|prefers to be learn. This helps the assessor to understand the best to plan the assessments, based on what type of learning style the |
|learner requires to achieve the given level required to complete assessments. There are 3 types of learning styles that can give us more |
|of an understanding Practitioner, Explorer and Reviewer. The learning styles indicator helps us select the deliver the correct |
|opportunities and the right method of assessment. This provides us with the information to tailor the training programme to the learner’s|
|specific needs. There is also an initial assessment on numeracy and literacy also completed at
|1.1 Explain the roles & functions of: |
|initial assessment in identifying learner needs |
|formative assessment in tracking learner progress |
|summative assessment in assessing learner achievement |
|The initial assessment pin-points the learners individual needs. This can lead to additional support being allocated; this is known as |
|ALN. We can identify from sources such as Skills Scans, Learning styles, numeracy and literacy assessments. Skills scan identifies what |
|skills the learner has with-in their job role it lets us understand the role of the learner so we make sure they can achieve the right |
|qualification to suit their vocation. This makes sure that they are able to complete the units involved and also that the assessor is |
|able collect relevant evidence. Learning styles is also completed in the initial assessment this give us an indication on how the learner|
|prefers to be learn. This helps the assessor to understand the best to plan the assessments, based on what type of learning style the |
|learner requires to achieve the given level required to complete assessments. There are 3 types of learning styles that can give us more |
|of an understanding Practitioner, Explorer and Reviewer. The learning styles indicator helps us select the deliver the correct |
|opportunities and the right method of assessment. This provides us with the information to tailor the training programme to the learner’s|
|specific needs. There is also an initial assessment on numeracy and literacy also completed at