Assessment and Learner

|1. Understand the principles & requirements of assessment |
|1.1 explain the functions of assessment in learning and development |
|Assessments are carried out to ensure that learning has taken place. Assessments should encourage learners to ask questions on anything they have not fully understood, as learners know that they |
|will have to prove their knowledge and understanding to the standards of the awarding body. Learning and development are both connected. The learner needs guidance to understand what it is they have|
|to learn, how they may improve and if they are on track. There will be observations carried out and, teaching one to one to assess whether the learner has met the standards and if they are competent|
|and to assess their current skills and knowledge. |
|If you don’t assess the learner you cannot know their skill level. Formative assessment is useful throughout the course and it gives the learner feedback which they can use to improve their future |
|performance. It also allows the learner to build on their strengths and learn from mistakes by listening to the positive feedback from the assessor’s. |
|Assessments play an important role in the education process as it keeps track of the work undertaken which can then allow for future targets to be set for the learner. It also helps to motivate the |
|learner through feedback and constructive criticism where required. The assessor can also give information on the learner’s progress through doing regular reviews. The specific