1. Classroom Assessment
February 12

2. Outline
Assessment and learning Assumptions Types of assessment Techniques Discussion of some techniques Questions Negotiations Free writing

3. Why to assess? Assessment of learning (summative)
Assessment for learning (formative)
Assessment as learning (lifelong learning)

4. Why is classroom assessment an important step in teaching
Improves effectiveness of teaching and learning.
CA gives information about
the extent Ss achieve goals and objectives;
the quality of learning and teaching;
the challenges Ss face and their motivation;
T’s dedication
the effectiveness of feedback, its appropriateness and regularity.

5. Some types of classroom assessment
Brainstorming
Checklists
Types of questions
Free writing
Empty outline
Maps and concept maps
Comparison charts/tables
Self and peer evaluation
Evaluation grid
Explaining a concept to different audiences

6. Empty outline
Classroom Assessment 1. Introduction: definition and importance of classroom assessment 2. Techniques and strategies used in CA a) Example A b) Example B 3. Reasons of using CA: Explanations and concepts 4.Conclusion: usefulness and usability of CA

7. Types of Questions Direct/literal questions Inferential questions
Application questions

8. Types of Questions Procedure
Explain the question types.
Get the Ss into small groups (three Ss in each group).
Have the Ss create one question of each type.
Groups exchange questions and make comments about the questions (to what extent each group has achieved the task).
Original groups receive feedback and rewrite the questions.
Exchange questions with other groups.
Answer the questions

9. Case study + Negotiation
Assign roles (needs accurate planning prior to the class. Always have a back-up plan taking into consideration the number of Ss)
Put the Ss into groups according to their roles (e.g. executive directors, lawyers, company owners, other) and give them time to get prepared. If the case /reading was assigned at home, give less time for preparation.

10. Case study + Negotiation (cont.)
Get the Ss into new groups – the negotiation groups. These groups should include a member from each preparation group.
As they negotiate, monitor the process and take notes of their performance.

11. Student performance table
Understanging/
challenges
Feedback and follow-up
Student 1
Has difficulty reading charts, graphs.
Office hours
Provide with the necessary vocabulary and practice charts.
Student 2
Inadequate reasoning
Arguments are weak.
The info in the book is used poorly.
Assign summaries
(This will make the St read the text more attentively).
Student 3
Uses logical fallacies
Student writing center
Student
Understanging/
challenges
Feedback and follow-up
Student 1
Has difficulty reading charts, graphs.
Office hours
Provide with the necessary vocabulary and practice charts.
Student 2
Inadequate reasoning
Arguments are weak.
The info in the book is used poorly.
Assign summaries
(This will make the St read the text more attentively).
Student 3
Uses logical fallacies
Student writing center

12. Free Writing Topic
The devil is not as black as it is painted. Mining gold can continue in Amulsar without any harm to the environment.

13. Free writing Rules Ss should NOT write their names or surnames
Ss should not worry about spelling, punctuation, or capitalization.
Ss should spend exactly 3 minutes to put down their thoughts.
If their thoughts get diverted from the main topic, they should write about whatever occupies their mind at that very moment.
After writing, exchange the three-minute free writings with other Ss.
After the exchange, the T collects them to write a response to the writings.

14. What to pay attention to
Text organization
Reasoning
Argumentation
Examples

15. Other techniques?
Let’s brainstorm!

16. References
Suskie, L., (2009), Jossey Assessing student learning, JOSSEY-BASS, A Wiley Imprint, UTC/Walker Center for Teaching and Learning Online Resources for Faculty Classroom Assessment Strategies Retrieved from learning/teaching-resources/classroom- assessment-strategies.php#recall on