Assessment Simplified

Course code: Asst

Rationale

·         Assessment is the means of clarifying expectations, gauging progress, evaluating outcomes.

·         Connecting teaching learning and assessment into a coherent cycle is a key goal of educators.

Course description

·         The goal is to enable you to link learning and assessment quickly and efficiently.

·         Formative assessment exercises are linked to learning and used to provide feedback for student improvement.

·         Summative assessment tasks provide data to determine progress, make judgements and provide informed decisions on student achievement the effectiveness of the learning program.

·         Demonstrate accountability for system requirements.

Modules

The course comprises 5 modules, each of approximately 1-4 hours:

M1. Conceptual framework for assessment: why, what, when, how, so what, how well.

M2. Examine the system requirements. Determine what is to be assessed. Choose from a range of assessment types.

M3. Examine and used tools for assessment: indicators, tasks, rubrics, checklists.

M4. Develop assessment tasks for your chosen areas of the learning program. Applying rubrics, standards.

M5. Processes for recording assessments. Preparing for reporting.

Audience:  Curriculum Leaders, teachers and parents

Delivery mode:  self-paced, independent – supported.

Access: Open to all teachers from all States

Pre-requisite:   Use of ICT for planning

Modules:  5 

Hours:  15

Tasks:  Prepare assessment tasks, rubrics, records.

Assessment:  Submit relevant plans to verify.

Cost:  $220 for 15 hours – including your chosen   

            planning materials: Year, Learning Area, State.

Application:  plans can be used immediately.

Sample support documents provided

·         Conceptual framework for assessment

·         Syllabus for your State / Year Level / Subject

·         Assessment tasks for learning area units and integrated units.

·         Rubrics and checklists.

You choose your Year – Learning Area - State

You can email us and request planning exemplars for any Year level and learning area in your State.