Lesson 2: Curriculum Evaluation Through Learning Assessment

Time Table: 4 hours

Topic Learning Outcomes:

a. Understand how the curriculum can be evaluated by the assessment of learning outcomes
b. Identify the levels of learning outcomes and levels of assessment
c. Matched the levels of learning outcomes with the appropriate assessment tools
d. Interpreted the value of assessment in terms of grades assigned

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Achieved Learning Outcomes

Achieved learning outcomes are defined in outcomes based education as a product of what have
been intended in the beginning of the learning process. Indicators of the learning outcomes which are
accomplished are called achieved learning outcomes. Standards and competencies are used as the
indicators and measures of these outcomes.

Our country has established the Philippines Qualification Framework (PQF) as a standard which
will be aligned to the ASEAN Reference Qualification Framework (ARQF) for the comparability of the
learning outcomes at the different levels of educational ladder.

Knowledge, Process, Understanding, Performances (KPUP)- Levels of Learning Outcomes

Level 1 KNOWLEDGE- factual knowledge, conceptual knowledge, procedural knowledge, metacognition

Level 2 PROCESS – for making meaning and understanding

Level 3 UNDERSTANDING – big ideas or concepts

Level 4 PRODUCT OR PERDORMANCE- portfolio, drama, research projects

Assessment Tools for Each Level of Learning Outcomes

Knowledge. Process. Understanding (KPU) Learning Outcomes

Knowledge, process, and understanding are learning outcomes. Students who can show that they
have gained knowledge, can apply such knowledge and have achieved several meanings on the particular
knowledge have achieved the learning outcomes. The three types of learning outcomes and on the
different levels can be assessed in many ways with the use of appropriate tools.

Types of Tests to Measure Knowledge, Process and Understanding

1. Objective Tests. Tests that require only one and one correct answer. It is diffcult to construct but
easy to check.
 1.1 Pencil-and-Paper Test. As the name suggests, the test is written on paper and requires a pencil to
write. However, with the modern times, a pencil-and-paper test can also be translated to an
electronic version, which makes the test “paperless."
1.1.1 Simple Recall – fill in the blanks, enumeration, identification, simple recall
1.1.2 Alternative Response test – two options are provided. Items can be stated in a question form.
Examples of this are: True or False and Yes or No
1.1.3 Multiple Choice Test- most versatile test type because it measure a variety of learning
outcomes.
1.1.4 Matching Type Test- match column A to column B.

2. Subjective Test. Learning outcomes which indicate learner’s ability to originate, and express ideas
is difficult to test through objective type test.
2.1 Essay test- allow students freedom of response
2.1.1 Restricted Response Item- expanded form of short answer type objective test
2.1.2 Extended Response Item- student is generally free to select any factual information that can
help in organizing the response.

Performance Assessment Tools

1. Checklist- is a tool that consists of a list of qualities that are expected to be observed as present or
absent.
2. Rating Scale- is a tool that uses a scale in a number line as a basis to estimate the numerical value
of a performance or a product.
3. Rubrics for Portfolio- a compilation of the experiences as authentic learning outcomes presented
with evidence and reflections.

Levels of Assessment for the Levels of Learning Outcomes

Levels of assessment describe levels of the learning outcomes which are (1) Knowledge, (2)
Process or Skills, (3) Understanding (4) Products or Performance. The levels of learning outcomes are also
used to describe the levels of assessment. Through the DepEd Order 73, s.2012 levels of learning
outcomes are also the levels of assessment. In other words, the levels of assessment follow also the levels
of thinking skills from lower level to higher level.
Placing Value to the Assessment Results from KPUP.

The four levels may be employed in the formative assessment but the result is not recorded. It will
just tell how the students are progressing. On the other hand, KPUP format is required for summative
assessment which is recorded for grading purposes. The computed value of the four levels of assessment
will be described according the value of the composite scores of the students.

The interval scale of computed four levels learning outcomes is given Level of Proficiency
Description. This interpretation is used for all the learning areas or subjects in basic education.

Placing Value to the Assessment Results in the New Grading System (DepEd Order 8, s. 2015)

While the KPUP is still utilized in the new grading system, it is important to know that DepEd Order
8, has modified the grading system as follows:
Grades at the End of the Quarter or Grading Period

 Kindergarten: Use of checklist, anecdotal records and portfolios are used instead of numerical
grades which are based on Kindergarten Curriculum Guides.

 Grade 1 to 12: The following guidelines should be followed:

1. Learners are graded on three components every quarter: (A) Written Work, (B) Performance Tasks
(C) Quarterly Tests.
2. These components are given specific weights that vary.
 3. All grades are based on the weighted raw score of learners, summative assessment.
4. The minimum grade needed is 60 which when transmuted based on the table is equivalent to 75 in
the report card
Note:
1. Written Work may include items in Level I - Knowledge and Level 3- Understanding in the KPUP.
2. Performance Task may include items in Level 2- Process Skills and Level 4 -
Products/Performance of the KPUP.
3. Quarterly exam may include of Levels I to 4.

How are Grades computed at the end of the School Year

 For Kindergarten: Checklist, anecdotal records and portfolios are presented to the parents at the
quarter for discussion.
 For Grades 1 to 10:
1. The average of the quarter grades produces the end of the year grade.
2. The general average is computed by dividing the sum Of all final grades by the total number of
learning areas. Each learning area has equal weight,
  For Grade 11 and 12:
1. The average of the Quarterly Grade produces the semestral grade.

2. The General Average is computed by dividing the sum of all semestral Final Grades by the Total
Number of Learning Areas

Reporting Summative Grade by Quarter and Summative Grade at the End of the Year

This modifies the previous descriptions of the performance in the KPUP. The values and descriptors are
reported to parents every quarter, and at the end of the year