Once learning starts differentiated formative assessments are carried out throughout ending with summative assessment which usually warrants a grade or a pass. Due to the importance of assessment in teaching it helps to use VACSR to insure all elements are covered. VACSR are the initials for five elements of assessment. Starting with Validity which ensures the content of the course is covered. Petty states “validity of an assessment depends on whether it actually measures the knowledge or skills
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a) Explain six assessment methods identifying how and when they can be used. Here is my explanation of the six assessment methods that I would choose that work well in my own specialism. Having watch these being delivered on our employability courses I feel these are the ones that work the best with our range of learners. A well written project will help the learner provide evidence of knowledge and skills” Ann Gravells 2008 On the employability courses we find observation is a good way to
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Understanding the principles & practices of assessment Unit 1 1:1 Explain the function of assessment in learning and development The main function of an assessment is to ascertain if learning has taken place and that the learner has obtained the required knowledge‚ skills and understanding. Assessment needs to be a constant process which should take place every time you see the learner‚ either by watching what they are doing‚ asking questions or carrying out short coaching or training sessions. It
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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
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judge the competence of their work and recognise when a learner is ready for assessment. The assessor must ensure the assessment experience is a positive one for each learner‚ whether it has a formative or summative outcome. During assessment all VACSR (valid authentic current specific realistic) points must be followed to ensure all judgements and decisions are fair and correct. The assessor must promote equal opportunities at all times and take into account the individual needs and requirements
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Analysis of assessment The word ‘assess’ is a verb meaning to measure: evaluate or estimate the nature‚ quality‚ ability‚ extent‚ or significance of. (http://wordnet.princenton.edu/perl/webwn 2011) This in itself when thinking in terms of teaching implies it is something done with a learner or learners and not the learners themselves. “The evidence used in evaluation may include measurements of learning achievement. To do that we must have reliable and valid methods of assessment”. (Minton 1991
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Julie Capon Unit 012 Principles of assessment in lifelong learning The types of assessment a trainer will use in lifelong learning include initial‚ diagnostic‚ independent assessment‚ formative‚ summative‚ internal‚ external‚ formal and informal assessment. “Assessment is a way to find out if learning has taken place.” Tummons (2007: p5) Gravells (2011:p91)‚ describes the assessment cycle in the following terms; “the initial assessment‚ assessment planning‚ assessment activity‚ assessment decision
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53.3 Explain how to apply holistic assessment when planning assessment: It is very important when planning assessments so that a variety of required evidence can be achieved from one assessment occasion. To do this I need to take into account all findings from the initial assessment and the units relevant to the learners preferred route. All the necessary documents must be at hand to help me achieve this. I will need to gauge the level at which the learner is currently at to ensure I am assessing
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1. Understand the principles and requirements of assessment. 1.1. Explain the function of assessment in learning and development. Lambert and Lines (2000) define assessment as “the process of gathering‚ interpreting‚ recording‚ and using information about pupils’ responses to educational tasks.” While this is an acceptable definition of assessment (as regards an educational definition)‚ Graham Butt (Into Teaching: Part 2) expands on this definition by proposing that assessment has four main
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Unit 301 Understanding the principles and practices of assessment Assessment Criteria 1.1 The functions of assessing is to start with the initial assessment‚ this is where we identify if they have any previous experience or knowledge that is relevant to the qualification that they will be assessed on and find out their individual learning style and what support is needed in there learning because everyone absorbs information differently. You can also find this information out from application
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