TYPES OF ASSESSMENT & HIGHER ORDER THINKING SKILLS IN ASSESSMENT

Topic  :  TYPES OF ASSESSMENT & HIGHER ORDER THINKING SKILLS

   IN ASSESSMENT

Date    :  17 October 2014

Time   :  11.00 am – 12.30 PM

Tutor   :  Katie

Report

Katie started the session by asking us to list down words/terms related to the word “assessment”.  After a brief discussion, Katie introduced us two types of assessment, formative and summative. 

Then, we had a class discussion on both assessments.  The next activity was to draw a cat. Then, the drawings were graded based on the Continuous Assessment Progress Chart.  Katie then collected all the drawings which were graded with ‘green’ mark.  The whole class discussed on the reliability of the ‘green label’ awarded.  

Next, she suggested us to use the progress chart to monitor the students’ mastery level by using the smiley emoticons or colour coding.  Upon completing the session, we were given a worksheet to test our understanding on different types of assessment.  In this activity, we were asked to match the types of assessments to the list given.

Reflections

We felt that the Continuous Assessment Progress Chart is very beneficial and practical to be used in our classrooms.  The session with Katie refreshed our schemata on different types of assessment.  We realized that formative assessment does not come solely from the teachers and peer, but self-assessment can also be part of the assessment.

Recommendations

We recommend educators to use the Assessment Progress Chart extensively to monitor students’ progress.