Module 1 Part 2

Summary

The video discusses key concepts in assessment and evaluation, distinguishing between norm-referenced and criterion-referenced assessments. Norm-referenced assessments compare a student's performance to a group, while criterion-referenced assessments evaluate against specific criteria. The session emphasizes the importance of understanding expectations set by instructional objectives versus standards defined by educational authorities. Through examples, the video highlights how to interpret assessment results and engage in activities that reinforce these concepts, making the material accessible for educators and students alike.

Takeaways

• 📊 Criterion-referenced assessment compares a student's performance against a set of criteria, while norm-referenced assessment compares a student's performance to their peers.
• 🏆 In norm-referenced assessments, such as class rankings, students are evaluated relative to the entire class's performance.
• 🔍 Criterion-referenced assessments involve comparing two or more students' scores directly against each other.
• 💡 Evaluation is defined as a systematic analysis of qualitative and quantitative data to make informed decisions or judgments.
• ⚖️ The key element in evaluation is judgment, which is applied to the data collected from measurements.
• 📈 Assessment is the process of gathering and quantifying information about student performance, enabling evaluations to take place.
• 📝 Expectations in education are defined by instructional objectives, while standards are set by school authorities as benchmarks of performance.
• 🌍 An example of an objective: Students should locate 10 Asian countries on a map with 90% accuracy, illustrating the difference between expectation and standard.
• 🔗 Expectations are based on instructional goals, while standards indicate the level of performance expected by educational authorities.
• ⏰ Engaging activities can be used to assess understanding of expectations and standards in educational objectives.

Q & A

What is the difference between norm-referenced and criterion-referenced assessments?

Norm-referenced assessments compare an individual's performance against a group, while criterion-referenced assessments measure performance against a specific set of criteria.

What does it mean if Anna scored four out of ten in her science test?

Anna's score is considered criterion-referenced because her performance is being evaluated against a set of criteria (the score itself).

How is Mark's ranking in class an example of norm-referenced assessment?

Mark's ranking (22nd in his class) is norm-referenced because it compares his performance to that of all other students in the class.

Why is Sophia's mathematics score compared to Maria's considered a criterion-referenced assessment?

Sophia and Maria's scores are compared directly against each other, which is not a standard norm-referenced assessment, making it criterion-referenced.

What does it mean for Andrea to belong to the 50th percentile in her class?

Andrea's placement in the 50th percentile is norm-referenced as it indicates her performance is compared to the entire class's performance.

What is the purpose of evaluation in the context provided in the transcript?

Evaluation is the systematic analysis of qualitative and quantitative data to make informed decisions and judgments about student performance.

What common theme is shared between evaluation and judgment?

Both evaluation and judgment involve assessing data to make decisions about changes or improvements in student performance.

What role does assessment play according to the transcript?

Assessment involves gathering, describing, or quantifying information about student performance to enable evaluation and determine if expectations meet established standards.

What is the difference between expectations and standards in educational objectives?

Expectations are defined by instructional objectives, while standards are levels of performance established by school authorities.

In the example provided, what is the expectation and standard regarding locating Asian countries on a world map?

The expectation is for the student to locate 10 Asian countries, while the standard is achieving 90% correctness.