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5 Techniques of Formative Assessment and How to Use Them

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There are two main types of assessment: formative and summative assessment. Summative Assessment It is after teaching assessment. It is the formal assessment that must be implemented according to certain criteria Characteristics of Summative Assessment Defining the Criteria for the Summative Assessment Consider the following steps: Formative Assessment...
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Assessment Literacy – FREE Mini-Course

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What Does Assessment Literacy Mean? Assessment literacy means the teachers’ understanding of the fundamental assessment concepts and procedures that can influence their educational decisions. Providing teachers with the skills, knowledge, and expertise to be assessment literate is very important for achieving excellence in education.   Four Reasons For...
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Basic Assessment Concepts & Tips For Teachers

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First of all, you must consider the difference between evaluation, assessment, and measurement. Evaluation, Assessment, and Measurement Evaluation It is a purposeful, cyclical process of collecting, analyzing and interpreting relevant information in order to make qualitative judgments and take decisions concerning to certain performances, materials, activities, courses or...
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Reasons For Classroom Assessment & Decisions Made By This Assessment

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Classroom assessment is the act of collecting information about students, curricula, and methodology with the aim of making decisions concerning students’ needs and teacher’s objectives. Classroom Assessment Should Help the Teachers in: The Most Common Form of Classroom Assessment Conducting tests whether they are oral or in writing...
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Basic Information & Issues Related To Language Assessment

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Assessment procedures should be used to achieve three main purposes: When assessing learning outcomes, the teacher should be concerned with four main decisions. These decisions relate to the following broad four questions: Teachers can use tests and examinations to be aware of: When designing tests, teachers need to...
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