Assessment and Learner
1.1 Explain the function of assessment in learning and development
The function of assessment in learning and development is to provide a measure for the learners progress.
Assessment is carried out through checks throughout the course, and at end of course. activities can help the learner to see their development whilst allowing the Assessor to give valuable feedback when appropriate. This is to measure the learners understanding of the subject set by the criteria.
For example: Assessments provide clear measurements and recording of achievements gained during a course that provides identification of the persons achievements or learners needs.
The learners development is measured using formative or summative assessments that meets the criteria and reflects the required standards.
The purpose is to monitor developments through evidence that can be collected and used as performance review/ targets/ benchmarking throughout a course.
From an Assessors point of view it is best to ensure that assessment decisions are reviewed and internally/externally verified where possible.
When assessing a learner initially a lot can be gained from their induction paperwork, grammar, spelling word punctuation, are there any signs of dyslexia also does their current job role suit the level of diploma they are aiming to ascertain.
These are a guide that can be undertaken before any commitment is sourced from either party.
1.2 Define the key concepts and principles of assessment
The key concepts and principles of assessments are:
Fairness – Assessment must be objective and relate to the criteria stated by the examining body. Internal and External checks are needed at regular stages to ensure the validity of the assessment decisions are made.
Reliability – The assessment decisions must be by an assessor who is qualified to ensure a fair and reliable outcome is reached.
Validity – Decisions must be justified with clear referencing of the
The function of assessment in learning and development is to provide a measure for the learners progress.
Assessment is carried out through checks throughout the course, and at end of course. activities can help the learner to see their development whilst allowing the Assessor to give valuable feedback when appropriate. This is to measure the learners understanding of the subject set by the criteria.
For example: Assessments provide clear measurements and recording of achievements gained during a course that provides identification of the persons achievements or learners needs.
The learners development is measured using formative or summative assessments that meets the criteria and reflects the required standards.
The purpose is to monitor developments through evidence that can be collected and used as performance review/ targets/ benchmarking throughout a course.
From an Assessors point of view it is best to ensure that assessment decisions are reviewed and internally/externally verified where possible.
When assessing a learner initially a lot can be gained from their induction paperwork, grammar, spelling word punctuation, are there any signs of dyslexia also does their current job role suit the level of diploma they are aiming to ascertain.
These are a guide that can be undertaken before any commitment is sourced from either party.
1.2 Define the key concepts and principles of assessment
The key concepts and principles of assessments are:
Fairness – Assessment must be objective and relate to the criteria stated by the examining body. Internal and External checks are needed at regular stages to ensure the validity of the assessment decisions are made.
Reliability – The assessment decisions must be by an assessor who is qualified to ensure a fair and reliable outcome is reached.
Validity – Decisions must be justified with clear referencing of the