Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement
Assignment 1
Explain the function of Assessment in learning and development
The function of assessment in learning and development is primarily to provide a measurable barometer for the students progress.
Assessment is carried out through formative (checks throughout the course), and/or summative (at end of course) activities to help the learner see their development whilst allowing the Assessor to give valuable feedback when appropriate.
It’s purpose is to measure the learners understanding of the subject against the anticipated outcomes set by the criteria.
For example, assessment provides clear measurement and recording of achievement during a course that provides identification of individual achievement or learners’ needs.
The learners development is typically measured using formative or summative assessment that meets criteria in a fit-for-purpose Assignment and consequently reflects the required standards and performance/assessment criteria in any given course.
The purpose is to monitor development via evidence that can be quantified and used as performance review/targets/benchmarking throughout a course.
From an Assessors point of view it is essential to ensure that assessment decisions are consistently reviewed and internally/externally verified where possible so as to contribute to the awarding institutions quality assurance and on-going development of best practice.
Define the key concepts and principles of Assessment
The key concepts and principles of assessments include:
Fairness – Assessment must be objective and tied to criteria stated by examining body. Internal and External checks in samples of marking are needed at regular stages to ensure the validity of the assessment decisions made.
Reliability – The assessment decisions must be by an assessor with competence in the discipline the work relates to so as to ensure a judgement that is informed by a professional perspective.
Validity – Decisions must be justified with clear referencing of
Explain the function of Assessment in learning and development
The function of assessment in learning and development is primarily to provide a measurable barometer for the students progress.
Assessment is carried out through formative (checks throughout the course), and/or summative (at end of course) activities to help the learner see their development whilst allowing the Assessor to give valuable feedback when appropriate.
It’s purpose is to measure the learners understanding of the subject against the anticipated outcomes set by the criteria.
For example, assessment provides clear measurement and recording of achievement during a course that provides identification of individual achievement or learners’ needs.
The learners development is typically measured using formative or summative assessment that meets criteria in a fit-for-purpose Assignment and consequently reflects the required standards and performance/assessment criteria in any given course.
The purpose is to monitor development via evidence that can be quantified and used as performance review/targets/benchmarking throughout a course.
From an Assessors point of view it is essential to ensure that assessment decisions are consistently reviewed and internally/externally verified where possible so as to contribute to the awarding institutions quality assurance and on-going development of best practice.
Define the key concepts and principles of Assessment
The key concepts and principles of assessments include:
Fairness – Assessment must be objective and tied to criteria stated by examining body. Internal and External checks in samples of marking are needed at regular stages to ensure the validity of the assessment decisions made.
Reliability – The assessment decisions must be by an assessor with competence in the discipline the work relates to so as to ensure a judgement that is informed by a professional perspective.
Validity – Decisions must be justified with clear referencing of