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Roles of Assessment in Learning

The document discusses assessment in learning and the roles of assessment in instructional decisions. It provides two sample cases from a school setting and identifies the best assessment activity and type of decision for each case. For the first case, about students struggling in basic subjects, the suggested assessment is a diagnostic test to identify areas for improvement and a placement exam to determine who needs remedial classes. For the second case about selecting students for a math competition, the suggested assessment is a placement test to identify the top 5 performers. The reflection discusses how two teachers prepare assessment tools, with one following the curriculum and another basing it on student needs, and emphasizes the importance of both assessment quality and teacher-student relationships.

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Roles of Assessment in Learning

The document discusses assessment in learning and the roles of assessment in instructional decisions. It provides two sample cases from a school setting and identifies the best assessment activity and type of decision for each case. For the first case, about students struggling in basic subjects, the suggested assessment is a diagnostic test to identify areas for improvement and a placement exam to determine who needs remedial classes. For the second case about selecting students for a math competition, the suggested assessment is a placement test to identify the top 5 performers. The reflection discusses how two teachers prepare assessment tools, with one following the curriculum and another basing it on student needs, and emphasizes the importance of both assessment quality and teacher-student relationships.

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  • Lesson 2: The Roles of Assessments in the Instructional Decision
  • Chapter 1: Introduction to Assessment in Learning

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION TO ASSESSMENT IN LEARNING

LESSON 2: THE ROLES OF ASSESSMENT IN THE INTRUCTIONTIONAL


DECISION

EVALUATION:

1. SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS

Below are sample cases encountered in the school setting. Identify the best assessment
activity/ measures that could be used as input to come up with a sound decision. Include the type
of decision wherein the results of the assessment will be used. Justify you proposed assessment.
Use long bond paper and follow the template below.

CASE 1:

Based on the previous school year’s data, particularly the new enrolees, students (since
they have different backgrounds) cannot cope well in the general basic subjects, particularly
Mathematics and Science. In preparation for the coming school year, the administration
mandated the Academic team to improve the situation and plan a program to help the students
improve their skills in those subjects.

Assessment: Assessment of Learning

Type of decision wherein this assessment will be used: Diagnostic and Placement Purposes

Justifications: I chose the assessment of learning for Placement purposes because it stated
above that the administration already knows students' difficulty in coping with their
general subjects, particularly in Math and Science, based on the last year of study. To
ensure that the students are ready for learning in the coming school year, the
administration should advise the academic team to revise the guidelines, create a new
syllabus outline, and conduct remedial classes. Students should undergo a diagnostic test
for Math and Science subjects to identify the specific areas where they need assistance and
improvement. The results will testify what areas to be inserted or removed in creating a
new syllabus outline. Students should then take a placement examination to know if they
should attend only one or both subjects in the remedial class.

CASE 2:

The school receives an invitation to join an international competition in the field of


Mathenatics. In an invitation, the organizer asked for five representatives from the school a week
after the invitation letter was received since there will be an orientation and coaching schedules.
The VP for Academic Affairs endorsed the said invitation to the Subject Area Coordiantor
(SAC). What should be the next step(s) to be undertaken by the SAC?

Assessment: Assessment of Learning

Type of decision wherein this assessment will be used: Placement Test

Justifications: The international competition did not indicate in their invitation about
areas of expertise in the field of Mathematics. In this manner, the Subject Area
Coordinator should plan a test that he/she considers to comprehensively try the
students' mathematical capacity and distinguish the top 5 students who perform
best in the test. This sort of assessment gives a chance to all without scholastic
preference and guarantees that the most excellent school representatives for the
particular event will be chosen.

2. Interview at most 2 teachers available in your community on how they prepare their
assessment tools for placement, diagnostic, formative, and summative purposes.

Teachers’ Responses:

Maria Juanice Amolo – English Teacher, La union National High School

- In preparing my assessment tools, I assure that I am following my curriculum guide in a certain


subject taught and also by preparing my Table of Specifications (TOS) in a certain topic and
subject.

Shaina Gulay – UB teacher

- I prepare the assessment tools based on the number of my students and what I think should be
assessed for their improvement.

REFLECTION:

In the readiness of assessment tools is not arbitrary, it involves a long and arduous time
of preparations. It requires careful study to achieve what a teacher wants to happen in assessing
their students. As they say, patience is a good virtue; nonetheless experience is the key to
success.

My two respondents utilize their assessment tools in their own ways. My first
respondents said that she followed what is in the curriculum outline in her subject taught and
preparing her TOS through specific topics in preparing her assessment tools. For me, she belongs
to the philosophical education “Realism,” where the purpose of the instruction is to teach
students about the world in which they live that the most accurate and efficient way of learning is
through the curriculum of organized and classified subject-matter discipline. Contrary to my
second respondent, where she uttered, “I prepare the assessment tools based on the number of
my students and what I think should be assessed for their improvement.” Her philosophical
education is “ Progressivism,” where she focuses on developing the learners to be enlightened
and intelligent citizens of a democratic society, a child-centered teacher.

Therefore, every teacher, instructor, or professor has an individual uniqueness in


teaching. But for me, having a unique style in preparing their assessment tools has no guarantee
that it will positively affect outcomes. My point is, what if most of your students got bored in
your discussion? How will you deal with it? Maybe we should not only focus on their learnings
but also boost the bonding or relationship between a teacher and the students. Having festive
days will gain more positivity outcomes and have excitement in every lesson.

Second:
For me, aside of having guidelines she look for other tool that can help her in assessing
her students.

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Strengthening the teacher-student relationship can enhance classroom dynamics and foster a positive learning environment. This approach may lead to increased student engagement, a deeper connection with the material, and ultimately better educational outcomes by creating more excitement and positivity around lessons .

The suitable type of assessment for addressing the issue is a diagnostic and placement test. This is because students have difficulty coping with general subjects like Mathematics and Science. The assessment helps identify specific areas where students need assistance, informing curriculum revisions and guiding placement in remedial classes .

Diagnostic tests identify areas where students need academic enhancements before the next school year. This information allows for tailored curriculum adjustments and the organization of remedial classes, ensuring students are adequately prepared to progress in subjects like Mathematics and Science .

The SAC should conduct a placement test to assess and identify the top 5 students with the best mathematical abilities, ensuring an impartial selection process. The assessment should not show academic preference but should allow all students a fair opportunity to be evaluated .

The Table of Specifications (TOS) acts as a blueprint for ensuring that assessment tasks align with curriculum objectives and cover the essential topics and skills needed for the subject being taught .

Teachers with different educational philosophies, such as Realism and Progressivism, may create assessment tools differently, potentially leading to varied rigor, focus, and comprehensiveness in evaluations. These differing approaches can influence student engagement and achievement depending on how well they address the learning needs and environments .

Maria Juanice Amolo uses a curriculum-guided approach by preparing a Table of Specifications (TOS), which aligns with Realism, focusing on the structured delivery of subject matter. Shaina Gulay assesses based on student numbers and perceived improvement areas, aligning with Progressivism, which emphasizes child-centered development .

Including "festive days" in the instructional strategy is suggested to enhance the bond between teachers and students, improve morale, and provide an exciting break from routine activities. This approach is expected to result in more positive outcomes by heightening student enthusiasm and receptivity to learning .

If teachers do not consider student engagement, students may become disinterested or disengaged, which could negatively impact learning outcomes and decrease the effectiveness of the assessments. Engagement is crucial for maintaining attention and motivation, essential elements for successful educational experiences .

The preparation of assessment tools involves a detailed and conscientious effort to ensure they align with curriculum guides and are effective in measuring student learning. This process aims to meet educational goals and facilitate student improvement, thus aiding successful educational outcomes .

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