Assessment Design

1. Assessment Design

2. Four Professional Learning Modules • 1.Unpacking the AC achievement standards • 4. Reporting student learning • 2.Validity and reliability of assessments • 3. Confirming teacher judgments of student learning

3. Aims • Purpose of Formative and Summative Assessment. • To review the 6 key principles of assessment design. • Reflect on the process for ensuring quality assessment.

4. What is assessment? 2. What is the purpose of assessment?

5. Assessment is the process of identifying, gathering and interpreting information about students' learning.

6. Formative + Summative

7. Assessment of learning Assessment forlearning Assessment as learning INFORMATIVE ASSESSMENT

9. 6Key Principles of ‘Assessment Design’

10. Explicit 1.

11. What is the planned outcome of this task? How has this been made explicit to students? How will I check to see the learner has achieved the learning outcomes?

13. Valid and Reliable 2.

14. Does the task allow students to demonstrate the planned outcomes? How will I ensure an on balance judgement is made on what the student is able to do?

15. Accessible 3.

16. Does this task account for diversity? Are you intending to assess using a variety of assessment methods?

18. Instructional Utility 4.

19. What skills/knowledge does the student need before they attempt the task? Will the task allow you to determine ‘where to next’? How will you provide feedback to students?

20. Student Centred 5.

21. What is the student involvement in the learning process? Can students evaluate their own progress? Are students aware of purpose of task in the learning journey?

23. Practical Convenience 6.

24. Is it worth it? Can I do it? Are there connections which can be made?

26. Four Professional Learning Modules • 1.Unpacking the AC achievement standards • 4. Reporting student learning • 2.Validity and reliability of assessments • 3. Confirming teacher judgments of student learning