TSL 3112 LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT TEST Xtvt 2 determine how well the test taker knows or can do sthg.

thg. (ss performance) Procedure 4 measuring an individuals behaviour. Way 2 gather info about learners behaviour. o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o Quantification of response (quantitymeasure) Obj SS answers can be compared and quantified (numerical score) Subj SS are free to write their answer (essay) Mode of administration Individual (interview) Group test (final exam) To test constructor Standardized test (same for all-SPM) prepared by experts Not standardized test (test in the c/room) prepared by trs Nature of the answer Personality test-assessing psonality aspects. Intelligence test-measure the mental ability. Aptitude test 2 predict an individual success in learning area. Achievement test determine what have been learnt by ss. Diagnostic test-identify strength n weaknesses Summative at the end det ss learning grades Formative test 2 improve tchg and lrng. Socio-metric discover about ss likes n dlikes Trade test 2 measure an inds skill/competence. mode of interpreting results Norm-referenced test Compare sss performance among them. All standardized test (SPM, PMR) Criterion-referenced test Criterias are listed Mark is given based on the level passed.

USES Administrators o Decide on ss promotion/retention based on the performance. o Improve/enrich the curriculum. o Improve trs competencies (programs). o Discover learning areas that need special attention. o Identify trs weaknesses. o Identify learning competencies not mastered by ss. Teachers o Determine the effectiveness of teaching. o Give feedback to ss about their progress. o Assigns grades. Parents o Determine children performance in school. o Determine schools progress in educating. Students o Reinforce learning. o To motivate. o Assess the ss performance. o Make ss realize on what they know and need to learn. TYPES o o o Mode of response Oral Answer is given orally. Written Answers are written on paper. Performance Answers are created through demonstration (cooking)

TSL 3112 LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT ASSESSMENT Done by both trs n ss in assessing provide info to be used as feedback modify tchg n lrng xtvts. Using info and feedback gained to improve tchg n lrng. PRINCIPLES 4 LEARNING Learning to learn o Focus on making ss thinking visible 2 both tr n ss. o Help ss 2 bcome aware of what n how they learned. (take control of lrng) Building students assessment capability o Make ss be more independent in lrnng. o Ss make progress when they develop the ability to monitor their own work. o Feedback gained help tr 2 know ss lrng needs and dev next TnL steps. Engagement n motivation o Helps ss 2 become more independent learners. o Capable ss feel responsible of their learning. Content knowledge o Tr needs 2 know about the content of knowledge b4 teaching. o Helps tr to enhance learning. Planning n communication o Ss should know what they will learn. o Provide opportunities for both ss n tr 2 get info about the learning goals, and use it to direct the learning process. Cumulative measurement of progress o Should measure progress, not just achievement. o

ASSESSMENT FOR LEARNING A process which assessment info is used by trs 2 adjust tchg strategies n ss 2 adjust lrng strategies. 2 phases o Initial/diagnostic at the beginning. o Formative throughout TnL process. Assessment info sources o Portfolios, works in progress, tr observation, conversation. Verbal n written feedback descriptive n emphasize strengths. Tr adjusts instruction as ss understanding checked. No grades/scores record-keeping. Throughout the lrng process. RANGE OF APPROACHES Day 2 day xtvts (conversations) Simple mental note taken during observation (tr) Ss self n peer assessments Analysis of a ss work Assessment tools (items/questions)

4 teachers Helps gather info 2 o Plan n modify tchg n lrng prog o Find n polish ss strengths o Identify ss learning needs o Involve parents n families in ss learning 4 students Provides info and guidance - plan and manage the next steps in their learning. Info- lead from what has been learned to what needs to be learned next.