Assessment Resources - Part 3
Assessment for Learning, Assessment as Learning, and Assessment of Learning (Chapter 4) Assessment for learning: assessment that is used to gauge where learners are in their understanding of content; it is not used for grading but rather as a tool for students and teachers. It's broken down into: diagnostic assessment which occurs before instruction begins so teachers can determine students’ readiness to learn new knowledge and skills, as well as obtain information about their interests and learning preferences ; and formative assessment which occurs frequently and in an ongoing manner during instruction , while students are still gaining knowledge and practising skills. Assessment as learning: assessment that is ongoing and in conjunction with students. It attempts to foster students to become their own best assessor. It is comprised of: formative assessment which occurs frequently and in an ongoing manner during instru...