1. Principles of Assessment1
 The State of Queensland (Department of Education and Training), 2009

2. Principles of Assessment
Validity
Reliability
Flexibility
Fairness
 The State of Queensland (Department of Education and Training), 2009

3. assesses what it claims to assess
Validity
Assessment
assesses what it claims to assess
How can assessors ensure validity of assessment processes, methods and tools?
 The State of Queensland (Department of Education and Training), 2009

4. Consistent interpretation
Reliability
Consistent interpretation
Consistent outcomes
How can assessors ensure reliability of assessment processes, methods and tools?
 The State of Queensland (Department of Education and Training), 2009

5. Flexibility Reflect learner needs
Provide for recognition of competencies
Draw on a range of methods appropriate to:
Context
Competency
Learner
Support continuous competency development
How can assessors ensure flexibility of assessment processes, methods and tools?
 The State of Queensland (Department of Education and Training), 2009

6. Fairness Considers individual learner’s needs
Applies reasonable adjustment
Ensures leaner is fully informed and able to participate
Clear communication
How can assessors ensure fairness of assessment processes, methods and tools?
 The State of Queensland (Department of Education and Training), 2009