Unit 006 Principles and Practices of Assessment
Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment
Contents
1) Key Concepts and Principles of Assessment
2) Responsibilities of the Assessor
3) Planning Assessment
4) Making an Assessment Decision
Key Concepts and Principles
Assessment is the process of evaluating the extent to which learners have developed their knowledge, understanding and abilities and as a result of this process an assessor will deem a learner as being competent and the evidence they provide as sufficient or insufficient in meeting the outlined standards specific to the course undertaken.
The anticipated outcome of assessment is that the learner will complete their qualification to examining board standard within the allocated time frame with no formal classroom teaching, and show through set assignments and observations that they fully understand the chosen subject.
Identifying needs
Identifying needs
Planning Learning
Planning Learning
Quality Assurance and Evaluation
Quality Assurance and Evaluation
Facilitating Learning
Facilitating Learning
Assessing Learning
Assessing Learning
Assessment is specific towards learners’ achievements and follows the assessment cycle, the first process being identifying needs; this is where the skilled assessor ascertains any previous knowledge in the area being assessed and looks at the Numeracy and Literacy skills of the learner plus the learners soft skills. Various methods can be used for initial assessment such as a Skills Scan, ILP forms, BKSB Diagnostics or a simple interview of the prospective learner. This all helps to ascertain the type or level of support required and informs the plan of learning for the individual. When planning the learning it needs to be agreed that it is suitable for each learner and workplace, the method must be appropriate to the criteria being assessed and appropriate target dates are to be established.
Once the plan of learning has been
Contents
1) Key Concepts and Principles of Assessment
2) Responsibilities of the Assessor
3) Planning Assessment
4) Making an Assessment Decision
Key Concepts and Principles
Assessment is the process of evaluating the extent to which learners have developed their knowledge, understanding and abilities and as a result of this process an assessor will deem a learner as being competent and the evidence they provide as sufficient or insufficient in meeting the outlined standards specific to the course undertaken.
The anticipated outcome of assessment is that the learner will complete their qualification to examining board standard within the allocated time frame with no formal classroom teaching, and show through set assignments and observations that they fully understand the chosen subject.
Identifying needs
Identifying needs
Planning Learning
Planning Learning
Quality Assurance and Evaluation
Quality Assurance and Evaluation
Facilitating Learning
Facilitating Learning
Assessing Learning
Assessing Learning
Assessment is specific towards learners’ achievements and follows the assessment cycle, the first process being identifying needs; this is where the skilled assessor ascertains any previous knowledge in the area being assessed and looks at the Numeracy and Literacy skills of the learner plus the learners soft skills. Various methods can be used for initial assessment such as a Skills Scan, ILP forms, BKSB Diagnostics or a simple interview of the prospective learner. This all helps to ascertain the type or level of support required and informs the plan of learning for the individual. When planning the learning it needs to be agreed that it is suitable for each learner and workplace, the method must be appropriate to the criteria being assessed and appropriate target dates are to be established.
Once the plan of learning has been