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In-Service Teacher Training. Assessment in AS English Language 8693 Session 1: Introduction to the Syllabus. Welcome. Introductions Background Aim of training. Session 1 looks at:. Formative assessment Syllabus aims Structure of the syllabus Assessment Objectives
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In-Service Teacher Training Assessment in AS English Language 8693 Session 1: Introduction to the Syllabus
Welcome • Introductions • Background • Aim of training
Session 1 looks at: Formative assessment • Syllabus aims • Structure of the syllabus • Assessment Objectives • Addressing student progress
To encourage a critical and informed response to writing in a range of forms, styles and contexts To encourage reading, analysis and communication To encourage effective and appropriate communication Aims of the syllabus
Structure of the syllabus • Assessment Objectives
Assessment structure • Each paper is 50% of the total mark and two hours long • Paper 1 Passages for Comment • Paper 2 Composition
Paper 1: Passages for Comment (1) • Choice of three passages on Paper 1 and candidates must choose two There will be: • either a question asking them to comment on style and then a directed task based on the passage • or a directed task first followed by a question asking them to compare their piece of recreative writing to the original passage
Paper 1: Passages for Comment (2) • Assessment Objective 3: Ability to write clearly, accurately and effectively for a particular purpose or audience
Paper 2: Composition • There are two sections, each requiring 600-900 word responses • Candidates select one title out of four from each section: Section 1 narrative/descriptive/imaginative writing Section 2 discursive/argumentative writing
Formative assessment • …an interaction between student and teacher • …the means for the teacher to assess progress, for example, by feedback on tests • …the means of helping the student assess their own progress • …the means of encouraging improvement in performance
Formative assessment:Ways of assessing progress • Marking • Feedback on tests • Answers given to verbal questions • Target setting • Student self-evaluation
Addressing student progress (1) Assessing progress on Paper 1 • Collaborative model answers • Self-marking and peer/plenary discussion • Self-set directed tasks • Test of technical skills - spelling - punctuation - vocabulary - tense usage
Addressing student progress (2) Assessing progress on Paper 2 • Collaborative model answers • Self-marking and peer/plenary discussion • Vocabulary development • Mini exercises