Learning Assessment Strategies

FS
FIELD
STUDY

Learning Assessment
Strategies

Episode

MY ASSESSMENT LIST
Name of FS Student:
Course:
Cooperating School:

Year & Section:

My Target
At the end of this activity, I will be keen at identifying and naming different
assessment methods used in the classroom.
My Performance (How I Will Be Rated)
Field Study 5, Episode 2 My Assessment List
Tasks
Observation/
Documentation:

My Analysis

Exemplary
4
All the tasks
were done with
outstanding
quality; work
exceeds
expectations
4
Analysis
questions were
answered
completely; in
depth answers;
thoroughly
grounded on
theories
Exemplary
grammar and

Superior
3
All or nearly all
tasks were done
with high quality

3
Analysis
questions were
answered
completely
Clear connection
with theories
Grammar and
spelling are
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Satisfactory
2
Nearly all tasks
were done with
acceptable
quality

Unsatisfactory
1
Fewer than half
of tasks were
done; or most
objectives met
but with poor
quality
2
1
Analysis
Analysis
questions were questions were
not
answered not answered.
completely.
Vaguely related Grammar
and
to the theories.
spelling
unsatisfactory.
Grammar
and
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My Reflection

My Portfolio

Submission

spelling.
4
Reflection
statements
are
profound
and
clear, supported
by experiences
from the episode.
4

superior
3
Reflection
statements
are
clear, but not
supported
by
experiences from
the episode.

acceptable
2
Reflection
statements
are
shallow;
supported
by
experiences from
the episode.

1
Reflection
statements are
unclear
and
shallow and are
not supported by
experiences
from
the
3
2
episode.
1
Portfolio
Portfolio
is Portfolio
is Portfolio
has
complete, clear, complete, clear, incomplete;
many
lacking
well-organized
well-organized
supporting
components; is
and
all and
most documentation is unorganized and
supporting
supporting
organized but is unclear.
documentation
documentation
lacking.
are located in are
available
sections clearly and/or in logical
designated.
and
clearly
marked
locations.
4
2
1
3
Before deadline
On the deadline
A day after the Two days or
deadline
more after the
deadline
4
3
2
1

Subtotals
Rating: (Based on
Transmutation)

Over-all Score

Signature of FS Teacher
Above Printed Name

Date

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Transmutation of score to grade/ rating
Score
Grade
12-13
2.50 - 81
11
- 2.75 - 78
10
- 3.00 - 75
8-9
- 3.5
- 72 and
7-below - 5.00 - below

Score
Grade
20
1.0
- 99
18-19 1.25 - 96
17
1.5
- 93
16
1.75 - 90
15
2.00 - 87
14
2.25 - 84
My Map
To be aware of the assessment tools that are used in the classrooms, I will find
interest in observing teachers assessment practices.
To hit my Target, I will work my way through these steps:

Step 5. Reflect on your experience.

Step 4.confer with your FS teacher your assessment

list.
Step 3. Describe how each assessment method was used,
including your personal observations.
Step 2. In your list, classify assessment methods as to conventional and
authentic/alternative.
Step 1. Observe at least two classes and make a list of the assessment methods
used by teachers.
My Tools
As I visit schools and observe assessment practices in at least two classes, I
documented my observations using the activity form provided for me. For my pen-andpaper test items, I customize a table of specification, and prepare the test material based
on the prescription of the school where I do class observation.
CLASS 1 OBSERVATION SHEET
(To be used during the actual observation of the 1st of 2 classes)
Name of School: Linao National High School
School Address: Linao North, Tuguegarao City
Date of Visit: January 16, 2012
Grade/Year Level: I - 1
Subject Area: Science
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ASSESSMENT TOOLS

DESCRIPTION
(Bulleted description of how the assessment method is
used relative to subject matter, levels of learning
behavior, length, etc.)

Exercises (GENETUCS)

Pen-and-Paper Test (QUIZ)

Individual Activity
Self assessment
The teacher distributed a photocopy to
each learner
The photocopy consists of statements
that assess the students inherited traits
or physical attributes.
The most commonly used for
assessment.
The teacher gave a 10 item
identification test.
The teacher implied a test that requires
the
students
knowledge
and
remembering.
Done after the instruction.

CLASS 2 OBSERVATION SHEET

(To be used during the actual observation of the 2nd of 2 classes)
Name of School: Cagayan National High School
School Address: Linao North, Tuguegarao City
Date of Visit: January 16, 2012
Grade/Year Level: II-2
Subject Area: Biology
ASSESSMENT TOOLS
DESCRIPTION
(Bulleted description of how the assessment method is used
relative to subject matter, levels of learning behavior, length, etc.)

Oral Questioning

An assessment tool which gauge the knowledge

and skills of the learner.
It was executed during discussion.
The teacher asks question/s relative to the topic
about contraceptives.
The learner can determine whether the students are
listening at the same time learning.

ASSESSMENT TOOLS CLASSIFICATION SHEET

(Based on your observation of the 2 classes)
Name of School: Linao National High School
School Address: Linao North, Tuguegarao City
Date of Visit: January 16, 2012
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Grade/Year Level: I-2 & II-2
Conventional Types:

Subject Area: Science & Biology

DESCRIPTION OF HOW THE ASSESSMENT
METHOD WAS USED
(Please include your personal observations and comment below
the description)

Pen-and-Paper Test

It is the most familiar assessment tool. The teacher

gave a 10 item identification test to assess how well the
students understand the lesson.
I observed that the students understand the lesson
presented by the teacher because everyone got high scores.

ASSESSMENT TOOLS CLASSIFICATION SHEET

(Based on your observation of the 2 classes)
Name of School: Linao National High School
School Address: Linao North, Tuguegarao City
Date of Visit: January 16, 2012
Grade/Year Level: I-2 & II-2
Subject Area: Science & Bilogy
Authentic/Alternative Types:
DESCRIPTION OF HOW THE ASSESSMENT
METHOD WAS USED
(Please include your personal observations and comment below
the description)

1. Oral Questioning

2. Exercise

The teacher asked question to the students during

their discussion to assess their understanding and
reasoning skills about the topic.
The teacher encouraged the students to express their
ideas and thoughts regarding the topic.
It was used for self assessment. Every student was
given a photocopy which consists of statements that
assess their inherited traits and physical attributes.

My Analysis
1. Was there a variety of assessment methods used by the teacher? How
relevant as/were the assessment method/s used?
Yes, there was variety of assessment methods used by the teacher simply
testing on isolated skill or capabilities by giving them different activities. They
engaged students in discourse and social learning and they empowered students by
choice to direct their own learning. They give also quiz/test to examine their
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academic performance. Assessment tools was being used by the teacher as to assess
the student learning from the lesson that was being discussed and the assessment tools
were relevant for it was based from the objectives of the lesson as well as with
interest of the learner.
2. Do you think the expected students learning behaviors indicated in the
objectives were properly and appropriately assessed through those
assessment methods?
Yes, because exposing students to others with diverse backgrounds and
experiences also serve to help students focus on their awareness of themselves. When
they see how others are different, students are given reference points or comparative
perspectives which sharpen assessment of their own attitudes, values and behaviors.
The teacher always consider the objectives of the lesson as to what
assessment tool that she is going to use before, during and after discussion.
My Reflection
Write your personal reflection of thoughts and feelings about the importance in the
use of appropriate assessment methods in the classroom, including what students
and teachers can gain from appropriate assessment tools.
Assessment is a vital tool used by the teacher in determining if the lesson
presented is well transferred to the learner. Assessment is very important thing to consider
in education because through assessment you can measure the understanding of the
learner based on the lesson presented.
As a teacher, you must be fair in assessing your students capability since every
learner possesses a different intelligence and learning styles. Various methods should be
implemented so that each of your learners expresses what is in their mind. Some students
are good in written but then they cannot express their self orally vice versa. So as a
teacher, you must consider the weakness and strengths of your learner so that everybody
has the opportunity to reveal their potentials or express their thoughts.
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By: Sheryl Mae D. Gamiao

My Reflection
Write your personal reflection of thoughts and feelings about the importance in the
use of appropriate assessment methods in the classroom, including what students
and teachers can gain from appropriate assessment tools.
Assessment should be targeted towards different learning styles of students. For
example, some students may be great or good in theoretical or knowledge based
questions; whereas other may be better at showing that they understand something
through practical means like creating something.
It is a must for every teacher to use an appropriate and variety of assessment tool
in his/her class. And must be correlated and based on the aims and objectives. The teacher
has a wide variety of assessment tools to measure learning outcomes. Teacher should give
the equal opportunity for the students to interact in the classroom in terms of academic
performance. A teacher must give equal chance for the students to express their selves in
the classroom.

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By: Jingky A. Pacis

My Reflection
Write your personal reflection of thoughts and feelings about the importance in the
use of appropriate assessment methods in the classroom, including what students
and teachers can gain from appropriate assessment tools.
As individuals develop, there are different opportunities and constraints for
learning. Learning is most effective when differential development within across
physical, intellectual, emotional, and social domains is taken into account.
Students learn best when material is appropriate to their developmental level and
is presented in an enjoyable and interesting way. Because individual development varies,
achievement in different instructional domains may also vary.
Teachers/Educators need to be concerned with facilitating motivation by strategies
that enhance learner effort and commitment to learning; and to achieving high standards
of comprehension and understanding.
Effective strategies include purposeful learning activities, guided by practices that
enhance positive emotions and intrinsic motivation to learn, and methods that increase
positive learners perception that a task is interesting and personally relevant. Because
learners have different strategies, approaches, and capabilities for learning that are
function of prior experience. Teachers need to be sensitive to individual differences, in
general.

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By: Rubie Grace M. Reynoso

My Portfolio
Complete the Table on Assessment Methods
Write the most appropriate use of each assessment method. To complete the table do
not hesitate to do further research.
Assessment Method

Appropriate Use (When to use it)

1. Written response instruments

Appropriate for assessing the various levels

of hierarchy of educational objectives.

a. Multiple Choice

Appropriate for efficient and reliable result;

allow a wide sampling content. Candidates
select the appropriate answer from several
possible responses.

b. True-False

c.

Matching

d.

Short Answer

e.

Completion Test

f.

Theory

Many items can be administered during a

limited time period; and easy to administer
and score.
Scoring is objective, measure knowledge
keyed to specific learning outcomes and
competencies. Candidates select a second
statement that best complements with each
presented statement.
Tend to emphasize factual knowledge,
rather than higher thinking skills performance
or attitudes. Candidate provides short answers
to question or complete sentences. Requires
recollection of correct answer.
Use to test the students grasp of the higher
level cognitive skills.
Relate to real world situation. May test
several competencies at once. Candidates
organize and write responses to problems
usually presented in a real-life context.

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2. Product Rating Scale (for book, reports,
projects, and other creative endeavors)

Use to rate products like books, reports,

maps, charts, diagram, notebook and etc. need
to develop.

3. Performance Tasks (using a microscope,

solving Math word problem)

Use to determine whether or not an

individual because in a certain way when
asked to complete a particular task.
Provides controlled sample of real-life
and work activity. Allows for testing of
complex integrated skills.

a. Performance Checklist

4. Oral Questioning

Use to assess the students stock knowledge

and determine the students ability to
communicate ideas in coherent verbal
sentences.

5. Observation and Self Reports

Useful supplementary methods when used

in conjunction with oral questioning and
performance test.

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