TYPES OF ASSESSMENT

1. Observation Checklist
2. Anecdotal Report
3. Portfolio Assessment
What is an Observation Checklist?
An observation checklist is a set of questions that
assist an observer evaluate the performance and
behavior of an individual's skills. A teacher and
classroom observation checklist helps an observer to
identify skill gaps and problem areas to further improve
teaching strategies, classroom settings, and student
learning development.
Teacher Observational Checklist
A teacher observation checklist is used by school
administrators to evaluate the overall performance
and teaching strategy of the educator.
Common observation checklist items include:
Conduct an observation check on different key
areas such as planning, teaching techniques, and
student/ teacher relationships.
Add detailed notes or comments
Add comments and recommendations
Complete the checklist by capturing electronic
signatures of the instructor and observer.
Anecdotal Report
Definition: An anecdotal record (or anecdote) is like a short story that
educators use to record a significant incident that they have observed.
 An anecdotal record is descriptive of incidents or events that are important
to the person observing
 Informal device used by the teacher to record the behavior of students as
observed by him from time to time.

Characteristics of anecdotal record

 Simple reports of behavior
 Result of direct observation
 Gives context of child’s behavior
 Purpose of anecdotal record
>The teacher is able to understand his/her pupil in a realistic manner
 It provides an opportunity for healthy pupil- teacher relationship

Items in anecdotal record

 The first part of an Anecdotal Record should be factual, simple and clear
 Name of the students
 Unit/ward/department
 Date and time
 Brief report of what happened
Advantage of anecdotal record
 Needs no special training
 Use of formative feedback
 Open ended and can catch unexpected events
 Easy to develop

Disadvantages of anecdotal record

 If carelessly recorded, the purpose will not be fulfilled
 Incidents can be taken out of context
 It can be subjectively recorded
 “PORTFOLIO ASSESSMENT”
A portfolio assessment is a collection of student works that are associated with
standards you are required to learn. Each piece in the portfolio is selected because
it is an authentic representation of what you have learned and is meant to
demonstrate your current knowledge and skills. A portfolio by nature is a storybook
capturing a student's progression of learning as they move through the year.
What Goes Into a Portfolio?
A portfolio can include classwork, artistic pieces, photographs, and a variety of
other media all demonstrating the concepts that you have mastered.
Each item that is selected to go in the portfolio is chosen within the parameters
of the purpose of the portfolio itself.
Many teachers require their students to write a reflection that correlates with each
piece in the portfolio. This practice is advantageous for the student as they self-
assess their work and may set goals to improve.
Finally, the reflection helps reinforce the concept for the student
and it provides some clarity for anyone reviewing the portfolio.
The Purpose of Developing a Portfolio
A portfolio assessment is often deemed an authentic form of
assessment because it includes authentic samples of a
student's work. Ultimately, the teacher guiding the portfolio
process helps determine the purpose of the final portfolio. The
portfolio may be used to show growth over time, it may be used to
promote as student's abilities, or it may be used to evaluate a
student's learning within a specific course. Its purpose may also
be a combination of all three areas.
The Pros of Using a Portfolio Assessment
>A portfolio assessment demonstrates learning over the course of
time rather than what a student knows a particular day.
>A portfolio assessment provides an opportunity for a student to
reflect on their learning, to self assess, and to formulate a deeper
understanding of the concepts they are learning beyond a simple
surface explanation.
>A portfolio assessment requires a great level of individual
interaction between the student and teacher wherein they are
always collaborating about the requirements and components
going into the portfolio.
The Cons of Using a Portfolio Assessment
> Portfolio assessments are very subjective in nature. Even
if the teacher utilizes a rubric, the individualized nature of
a portfolio makes it difficult to remain objective and stick
to the rubric. Two students working on the same learning
standard may have two totally different approaches thus
learning may not be the same.