Assessing Learning

Name: Vincent Joseph A. Navarro

Section: B Date: September 18, 2023

Activity 1

Question Answer

Explain Assessment Of, Assessment Assessment for:

for, Assessment As and give examples. This refers to the purpose or intended goal of an assessment. It
focuses on using assessment tools or methods to gather
information or data in order to make informed decisions or take
appropriate action. For example, a teacher is using formative
assessments to gather data on students' understanding of a topic
in order to adjust their teaching strategies and provide targeted
support.

Assessment as:
This perspective considers assessment as an integral part of the
teaching and learning process. It emphasizes the idea that
assessments play a role in facilitating and enhancing learning
rather than simply measuring it. For example, a project-based
learning approach where assessments are providing
opportunities for students to apply knowledge, demonstrate
skills, and receive ongoing feedback as they work towards the
final product.

Assessments of:
This refers to the evaluation or judgment of something or
someone based on specific criteria or standards. It involves
using various assessment methods or tools to determine the
quality and value of a learner. For example, a periodical
examination after the end of a quarter.

Discuss the role of assessment in The role of assessment in making instructional decisions is
making instructional decision. crucial in the field of education because assessment provides
valuable information about students' learning progress,
strengths, and areas that need improvement. It helps educators
make informed instructional decisions to meet the diverse needs
of their students.

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Assessing Learning

Name: Vincent Joseph A. Navarro

Section: B Date: September 18, 2023

Enumerate: 3 things I have learned

3 things you have learned
• I have learned the importance of assessment in the field of
2 things you still want to learn
teaching.
1 question you have for the topics • I learned the two types of assessments which are the formative
discussed in this unit
and summative assessment
• Lastly, I have learned that as an aspiring educator, assessment,
evaluation and test must be utilize and implemented properly
and effectively.

2 things I still want to learn

• I want to learn more on the strategies of how to assess and

evaluate students effectively.
• I want to learn and engrave the knowledge and values of a
professional teacher. And the topics discussed in this unit plays
a vital role in becoming one.

1 question I have for the topics discussed in this unit

• What are some of the best strategies and methods in assessing,

testing, measuring and evaluating your students?

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 Assessing Learning

Name: Vincent Joseph A. Navarro

Section: B Date: September 18, 2023

Activity 2
Directions: Using a concept map, illustrate the relationships of Test, Measurement, Assessment, and Evaluation.
Write a short paragraph explaining your answers. Use the space below.

Test, Measurement, EVALUATION

Assessment and
Evaluation

TEST MEASUREMENT ASSESSMENT

.

A test is a method or tool used Measurement is the

to gather information about a Assessment refers to the broader
process of assigning
learners' knowledge, skills, process of gathering information
numbers or values to the
abilities, or characteristics about an individual's knowledge,
observations or responses
within a specific domain or skills, attitudes, or behaviors.
obtained through a test.
subject area.

Objective Subjective
Standardized Formative Summative
Testing Assessment Assessment

High Stakes
Testing

Test, measurement, assessment, and evaluation are closely related concepts in

the field of education. They are often used interchangeably, but it is important
to understand the distinct relationships between them. In my concept map, we
can see that there is a process occurring between the four. Each of them has a
role to fulfill in order to assess and evaluate a student effectively.

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RUBRIC FOR ACTIVITY 1
Criteria + points Description

The question is directly answered and the response is

meaningful and makes sense. Answers show that the
Completeness (4)
student spent time thinking and preparing the
answers.

The response shows complete understanding of the

concept and is expressed in own words.
Knowledge or ideas (10)
If possible, there is a real-life example to show
connection and understanding of the concept.

The sentences are complete with few grammatical and

Writing Skills (3)
spelling errors.

Neatness (3)
Answers are written neatly and legibly.

http://qm.riosalado.edu/resources/SyllabusDB/SocialSciences
/ Rubric_Short_Answer.pdf (with slight modification)

RUBRIC FOR ACTIVITY 2

Concept Map

Criteria + points Description

Map identifies the important concepts and

Identification of concepts (5) provides evidence of understanding of knowledge
domain on multiple levels.

All concepts are organized hierarchically with

Evidence of hierarchical organization and use
clarity and with extensive number of relevant
of example (5)
examples and links.

Succinct and accurate description of all

Descriptive connectivity of links (5)
relationships through links.

Map provides evidence of complex critical

Critical Thinking and Communication (5) thinking that allows for exceptional level of
understanding

Adapted from Jennings, D. (2012)

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