Ptlls Unit007 Task a
Understand types and methods of assessment used in lifelong learning
Ref: 1.2
There are numerous methods of assessment, which relate directly to assessment types, but refer to how that assessment type will be used. They can be classed as formal or informal and the method used will depend on exactly what you are wanting to assess. Another thing to consider here is the relative skills and abilities of your learners. Different methods of assessment will suit different skill levels. Let us firstly look at some of the formal methods:
Assignments are a fairly general method of assessment and will often be required by the Awarding Body. They can be based on a number of learner activities and will also establish the learners’ grasp of the taught parts of the course. An assignment will help assess the learners’ knowledge and understanding of the subject. Can be formative and summative.
Observation is an excellent way of judging exactly how well your learners have absorbed the learning, by seeing how well they can put theory into practice. If mistakes are made, you can question them afterwards to ascertain whether or not they were aware of the error. If they are working in a group, you can also utilise other members of the group to give peer feedback. This is also a form of informal assessment. Generally formative, but can also be summative.
Examinations or tests are, again, often a requirement of an Awarding Body. These will normally consist of written questions, with the possibility of either a fully written answer or multiple choice answers, and would take place under invigilated conditions. Mainly summative, but could also be formative.
Some of the informal methods, apart from peer assessment mentioned above, are:
Written and oral questioning. Generally an excellent method of assessing knowledge, and can also be a form of formal assessment. With oral questioning, you can often coax an answer from your learner, by rephrasing your question
Ref: 1.2
There are numerous methods of assessment, which relate directly to assessment types, but refer to how that assessment type will be used. They can be classed as formal or informal and the method used will depend on exactly what you are wanting to assess. Another thing to consider here is the relative skills and abilities of your learners. Different methods of assessment will suit different skill levels. Let us firstly look at some of the formal methods:
Assignments are a fairly general method of assessment and will often be required by the Awarding Body. They can be based on a number of learner activities and will also establish the learners’ grasp of the taught parts of the course. An assignment will help assess the learners’ knowledge and understanding of the subject. Can be formative and summative.
Observation is an excellent way of judging exactly how well your learners have absorbed the learning, by seeing how well they can put theory into practice. If mistakes are made, you can question them afterwards to ascertain whether or not they were aware of the error. If they are working in a group, you can also utilise other members of the group to give peer feedback. This is also a form of informal assessment. Generally formative, but can also be summative.
Examinations or tests are, again, often a requirement of an Awarding Body. These will normally consist of written questions, with the possibility of either a fully written answer or multiple choice answers, and would take place under invigilated conditions. Mainly summative, but could also be formative.
Some of the informal methods, apart from peer assessment mentioned above, are:
Written and oral questioning. Generally an excellent method of assessing knowledge, and can also be a form of formal assessment. With oral questioning, you can often coax an answer from your learner, by rephrasing your question