Assessment FOR, OF, AS Learning| Purposes of Assessment|Assessment in Learning

Summary

Christian's assessment and learning class explores three key assessment purposes: Assessment for Learning (AfL), a formative process used by teachers to inform their teaching; Assessment of Learning (AoL), a summative evaluation to judge student achievement against standards; and Assessment as Learning (AsL), where students self-assess and reflect on their progress. This session clarifies each type, emphasizing their roles in enhancing the educational experience.

Takeaways

• 📚 There are three main purposes of assessment: assessment for learning (AfL), assessment of learning (AoL), and assessment as learning (AsL).
• 👨‍🏫 Assessment for Learning (AfL) is formative and used by teachers to inform their teaching, occurring before and throughout the learning process.
• 🔍 AfL helps teachers determine student progress and learning gaps, allowing them to adjust their teaching strategies accordingly.
• 📈 Assessment of Learning (AoL) is summative, occurring at the end of a unit or chapter to judge student achievement against set goals or standards.
• 🏆 AoL includes assessments like mastery tests, periodical tests, and achievement tests, which are used for grading purposes.
• 🤔 Assessment as Learning (AsL) involves students in self-assessment, encouraging them to reflect on and monitor their own learning progress.
• 📝 AsL is formative and helps students to use metacognitive processes to think about their learning strategies and make necessary adjustments.
• 📋 Examples of AsL include reflective journals and insights, which are tools for students to track their own learning journey.
• 🏅 AfL aims to improve the teaching and learning process by providing feedback and adjusting instruction based on student needs.
• 📊 AoL is crucial for reporting student performance and is often what is reported to students, parents, and administrators.
• 🌟 AsL is considered the highest form of assessment as it empowers students to take charge of their own learning and development.

Q & A

What are the three purposes of assessment mentioned in the script?

The three purposes of assessment mentioned are assessment for learning (AfL), assessment of learning (AoL), and assessment as learning (AsL).

What is meant by 'assessment for learning' (AfL)?

Assessment for learning is a formative type of assessment used by teachers to inform their teaching. It occurs before and throughout the learning sequence to determine progress and learning gaps.

How does a teacher use assessment for learning (AfL)?

A teacher uses AfL to examine activities in class and uses the evidence to decide whether to reteach concepts or move on to the next lesson.

What is the purpose of assessment for learning (AfL)?

The purpose of AfL is to improve the teaching and learning process by identifying areas where students may need additional support or where the teacher may need to adjust their teaching approach.

What is 'assessment of learning' (AoL) and how does it differ from AfL?

Assessment of learning is a summative type of assessment used by teachers to determine what students have learned against specified standards or goals. It differs from AfL in that it is done at the end of a unit or chapter for grading purposes.

What are some examples of assessment of learning (AoL)?

Examples of AoL include mastery tests, periodical tests, basic education achievement tests, and for college, preliminary, midterm, semi-final, and final exams.

What is 'assessment as learning' (AsL) and how does it involve students?

Assessment as learning is a self-assessment process where students monitor and critically reflect on their own learning, using metacognitive processes to think about their learning strategies and how to advance their learning.

What are some examples of assessment as learning (AsL)?

Examples of AsL include reflective journals, reflections, and insights where students evaluate their own understanding and progress.

How does assessment as learning (AsL) contribute to a student's learning experience?

AsL contributes to a student's learning experience by fostering self-directed learning, encouraging students to take charge of their own learning process and to make necessary adjustments for improvement.

Why is it important for teachers to understand the different purposes of assessment?

Understanding the different purposes of assessment allows teachers to use a variety of assessment strategies effectively, which can lead to improved student learning outcomes and a more tailored educational experience.

How can assessment for learning (AfL) be recorded without being graded?

AfL can be recorded through anecdotal notes, checklists, or rubrics that track student progress and understanding without assigning a grade. The focus is on the learning process rather than the final product.