Guiding Questions 1. Why is assessment important? 2. Who are the key stakeholders in assessment? 3. What are the key components of assessment? 4. When should assessment take place? |
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Why is assessment important?
The primary purpose of assessment is to improve student performance.
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How should assessment happen? Assessment for improved performance involves feedback and reflection. Assessment methods used should be valid, reliable and consistent.
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Who are the key stakeholders in assessment?
Parents, students and teachers garner useful information about student achievement from valid and reliable assessments.
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What are the key components of assessment?
Assessment should be based on an understanding of how students learn.
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When should assessment take place?
Assessment should be an integral component of course design and not something to add afterwards.
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