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Introduction
Assessment can be defined as the process of identifying, gathering and interpreting
information about students' learning. The central purpose of assessment is to provide
information on student achievement and progress and set the direction for ongoing teaching
and learning ("Principles for Assessment and Reporting in NSW Government Schools",
2012). Readman and Allen (2013) identified three different types of assessment:
should happen during lesson and can be very simple such as question and answers.
Diagnostic assessment- is day to day activity that teacher can use to assess
students prior knowledge of learning area and it efficient at it shapes the lesson
activities.
There three major approaches to assessment these are assessment for, as and of learning
(Readman and Allen). The three approaches allow teachers develop assessments that
complement their teaching and enhance students learning (Readman and Allen,2013).
I have noticed the relationship of assessment to teaching and learning, for example
when I was in high school I went to tutoring session for human biology, the tutor
would give me a quiz at the being of the session, then he would mark it and point out
the areas I need to work on, this was effective as it helped me identify element of the
lesson I need to concentrate on.
(SCSA,2014):
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Assess the appropriate way to use the assessment and find the right
References
Principles for Assessment and Reporting in NSW Government Schools. (2012). Education
Public Schools. Retrieved from http://www.schools.nsw.edu.au/learning/k6assessments/principles.php
.School Curriculum and Standards. (2014). Assessment Principles and Reflective Questions
Authority. Retrieved from http://k10outline.scsa.wa.edu.au/home/assessment
Readman, k. & Allen, B. (2013). Practical planning and assessment. South Melbourne:
Oxford University press.
Wiggins, G. (2012). Educational Leadership: Feedback for Learning: Seven Keys to Effective
Feedback. ASCD Learn teach lead.. Retrieved from
http://www.ascd.org/publications/educational-leadership/sept12/vol70/num01/SevenKeys-to-Effective-Feedback.aspx