PTTLS 008
Assignment 006 : Understanding the principles and practices of assessment
1. Explain the type and function of assessment (1.1)
Assessments are essential practice for assessing individual levels of skills and existing knowledge together with individual learning needs. It can be used to highlight areas of concern so that support can be arranged if necessary.
An affective form of assessment can ensure that learners are on the right programme. It can maintain motivation, encourage learner involvement and discussion with the tutor and within their learning environment.
There are four separate methods of assessment.
1. Formative Assessment:- this method is ongoing to monitor progress and how learners are forming within their program. It provides tutors an opportunity to offer assistance and feedback to students at short term intervals.
2. Summative Assessment:- this is a conclusive assessment at the end of a program of learning. It enables the tutor to check and evidence a learning journey.
3. Formal Assessment:- this will count towards achievement of criteria i.e. the completion of a unit, module, exam or test. The criteria will be set by an awarding body and be detailed within the syllabus or qualification handbook.
4. Informal Assessment:- this method can take place at anytime the tutor comes in contact with learners. This can not count towards formal assessment however; it will provide the tutor with an opportunity to monitor the progress of the learner.
2. Identify generic regulations and requirements relating to assessment and identify any specific to your own area of practice.
All courses delivered are to be within the structure and syllabus provided by the awarding body. Where non accredited, bespoke courses are being delivered, the programs are to be delivered to a level which suite all learning levels and are in keeping with a scheme of work.
The learner is well informed by the tutor that they will be assisted and supported
1. Explain the type and function of assessment (1.1)
Assessments are essential practice for assessing individual levels of skills and existing knowledge together with individual learning needs. It can be used to highlight areas of concern so that support can be arranged if necessary.
An affective form of assessment can ensure that learners are on the right programme. It can maintain motivation, encourage learner involvement and discussion with the tutor and within their learning environment.
There are four separate methods of assessment.
1. Formative Assessment:- this method is ongoing to monitor progress and how learners are forming within their program. It provides tutors an opportunity to offer assistance and feedback to students at short term intervals.
2. Summative Assessment:- this is a conclusive assessment at the end of a program of learning. It enables the tutor to check and evidence a learning journey.
3. Formal Assessment:- this will count towards achievement of criteria i.e. the completion of a unit, module, exam or test. The criteria will be set by an awarding body and be detailed within the syllabus or qualification handbook.
4. Informal Assessment:- this method can take place at anytime the tutor comes in contact with learners. This can not count towards formal assessment however; it will provide the tutor with an opportunity to monitor the progress of the learner.
2. Identify generic regulations and requirements relating to assessment and identify any specific to your own area of practice.
All courses delivered are to be within the structure and syllabus provided by the awarding body. Where non accredited, bespoke courses are being delivered, the programs are to be delivered to a level which suite all learning levels and are in keeping with a scheme of work.
The learner is well informed by the tutor that they will be assisted and supported