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1. Discuss the various types of assessment methods and tools, as well as the advantages
and disadvantages associated with each method and tool.

(a) Educational Assessment Tool

An educational assessment tool is used for evaluating students’ performance and their level of
knowledge in a particular subject. Educational assessment tools can be used during the
learning process or on an ongoing basis.

For example, in formative assessment, the teacher deploys different methods to track a
student’s performance as learning progresses. This allows the instructor to identify and fix
knowledge gaps as they move from one learning phase to another. But in summative
assessment, the teacher waits till the end to measure the student’s performance using a rubric
of expected learning outcomes.

Expectedly, different assessment tools work for different types of educational assessment. So,
while quizzes and straw polls are suitable for formative evaluation, end-of-term examinations
with close-ended questions are better-suited for summative assessments.

Pros of Educational Assessment Tools

 Educational assessment tools help teachers to track and evaluate progress throughout
the learning process.
 They provide enough data for improving the overall teaching and learning
experiences.
Cons of Educational Assessment Tools
 Educational assessment tools can cause anxiety or affect students’ motivation, mainly
when they do not perform as well as they wanted.
 It is not always an accurate reflection of how much progress the students have made.
(b) Research Assessment Tool
A research assessment tool is used to measure the impact of a systematic investigation based
on specific criteria. These criteria could be the research results, level of participation from
research subjects, and other similar metrics. For example, after a systematic investigation,
you can send out an internal survey to gather feedback from key players in the process. A
research assessment tool can also help you determine the extent to which the research
outcomes solve the identified problem.

Pros of Research Assessment Tools

 Research assessment tools help you to identify gaps in your process.
 They allow you to determine the extent to which your systematic investigation solves
the problem.
Cons of Research Assessment Tools
 Research assessment tools are subjective and easily affected by bias.
 It is time-consuming.

(c) Project Assessment Tool

A project assessment tool is a method of evaluating the success of your project. These tools
can be used in different contexts, such as launching a new product, introducing an additional
feature in an existing product, and launching a new branch of your business. Before choosing
a project assessment tool or method of evaluation, you should consider different factors like
the project scale, how much money you’ve invested into it, and if you have the resources to
pull it off. For example, a simple project might not require a complex evaluation with
complex assessment tools.
You should also define the project’s success parameters. If success is quantitative, you need a
tool that can measure numerical data like the number of people who signed up for an event. If
success is qualitative, then the assessment tool should evaluate the participants’ perceptions
and impressions of the project.

Pros of Project Assessment Tools

  Project assessment tools help you identify when the goals of a project have been
achieved.
 It helps you to measure the ROI of your project.
Con of Project Assessment Tools
 It is time-consuming.

2. How infants and young children should be assesed.

Methods of child assessment can be informal (conducting natural observations, collecting
data and children’s work for portfolios, using educator and teacher ratings) and formal (using
assessment tools such as questionnaires and standardized testing). Both methods are effective
and can help inform educators and parents about a child’s progress.
 Observations can be made with minimal or no intrusion into children’s activities.
Educators can observe all facets of development, including intellectual, linguistic,
social-emotional, and physical development, on a regular basis.
 Portfolios are a record of data that is collected through the work children have
produced over a period of time. The collection clearly shows the progress of a child’s
development. Portfolios can be an important tool in helping facilitate a partnership
between teachers and parents.
 Educator Ratings are useful in assessing children’s cognitive and language abilities as
well as their social-emotional development. These ratings can be linked to other
methods of assessment, such as standardized testing or other assessment tools. (See
the next question below.)
 Parent Ratings integrate parents into the assessment process. Parents who are
encouraged to observe and listen to their child can help detect and target important
milestones and behaviors in their child’s development.
 Standardized Tests are tests created to fit a set of testing standards. These tests are
administered and scored in a standard manner and are often used to assess the
performance of children in a program.