Student Assessment Handbook for Science Grade 11&12
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Issue Introduction The Benefits Of Continuous Assessment Assessment Tools End-of-Semester Examination format for Grades 11 and 12 Moderation Biology/ Chemistry/ Physics Assessment Sheet for Grade 11 Biology/ Chemistry/ Physics Assessment Sheet for Grade 12
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A. INTRODUCTION
This ‘Student Assessment Handbook’ (SAH) is based on the official guidelines for assessment issued by the Directorate-General of Educational Evaluation (DGEE) of the Ministry of Education to provide information and guidance for teachers and supervisors on the assessment of students studying Science in Grades 11 & 12.
B. GENERAL NOTE ON CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
Continuous Assessment (CA) includes a range of different assessment techniques which can be used in the classroom to gather information about student’s learning. Summative assessment is assessment of student’s learning, with the aim of providing evidence for reporting to parents and others. Its purpose is to measure standards.
Formative assessment is assessment for learning, with the aim of helping students to achieve the relevant learning outcomes. Its purpose is to improve standards.
Both summative and formative assessments are important and valuable; neither should be neglected.
C. THE BENEFITS OF CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
The most important ways in which Continuous Assessment (CA) can be beneficial are: It is based on a positive view of assessment as a natural part of the teaching learning process. It allows assessment of learning outcomes which are, for practical reasons, difficult to assess by means of formal testing. It can provide a fairer, more balanced picture of student’s achievement, especially for those who become nervous during formal tests. It provides information about student’s learning at an early stage, making it possible for action to be taken promptly, while the academic year is still in progress. It encourages teachers to have good
order 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Issue Introduction The Benefits Of Continuous Assessment Assessment Tools End-of-Semester Examination format for Grades 11 and 12 Moderation Biology/ Chemistry/ Physics Assessment Sheet for Grade 11 Biology/ Chemistry/ Physics Assessment Sheet for Grade 12
page 2 2 3 15 16 17 18
1
A. INTRODUCTION
This ‘Student Assessment Handbook’ (SAH) is based on the official guidelines for assessment issued by the Directorate-General of Educational Evaluation (DGEE) of the Ministry of Education to provide information and guidance for teachers and supervisors on the assessment of students studying Science in Grades 11 & 12.
B. GENERAL NOTE ON CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
Continuous Assessment (CA) includes a range of different assessment techniques which can be used in the classroom to gather information about student’s learning. Summative assessment is assessment of student’s learning, with the aim of providing evidence for reporting to parents and others. Its purpose is to measure standards.
Formative assessment is assessment for learning, with the aim of helping students to achieve the relevant learning outcomes. Its purpose is to improve standards.
Both summative and formative assessments are important and valuable; neither should be neglected.
C. THE BENEFITS OF CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
The most important ways in which Continuous Assessment (CA) can be beneficial are: It is based on a positive view of assessment as a natural part of the teaching learning process. It allows assessment of learning outcomes which are, for practical reasons, difficult to assess by means of formal testing. It can provide a fairer, more balanced picture of student’s achievement, especially for those who become nervous during formal tests. It provides information about student’s learning at an early stage, making it possible for action to be taken promptly, while the academic year is still in progress. It encourages teachers to have good
References: use at least two different references written in formal format. One must be a scientific book. Total mark Student 's Final mark (5) =(total mark)/4 * The practical exam will replace the formal lab report next academic year (2012-2013).