Assessment: Providing Feedback on the Learning Process
by Catherine Thornton
1. Reporting
1.1. describes progress
1.1.1. student led conferences
1.2. written
1.3. identifies areas for improvement
1.4. identifies areas of strength
1.5. clear form of feedback
1.5.1. varied tools/strategies
1.6. carefully laid out
2. Programme Assessment
2.1. student assessent
2.1.1. based on programme standards
2.2. inform members of community
3. Formative
3.1. Feedback for Learning
3.1.1. informs practice
3.1.1.1. positives
3.1.1.1.1. improvements
3.1.1.2. improvements
3.1.1.3. What students know
3.1.1.4. Student feelings
3.1.2. self assessment and reflection
3.1.2.1. student
3.1.2.2. teacher
3.1.3. evaluation
3.1.3.1. learner
3.1.3.2. peer
3.1.3.3. teacher
3.1.4. describes progress
3.1.4.1. recognize criteria for success
3.2. use varied tools
3.2.1. notable assessment tools & strategies
3.2.1.1. further questioning
3.3. regular feedback
3.3.1. to improve teaching & learning
3.4. linked to teaching
3.4.1. clearer picture of student
3.4.2. extend student learning
4. Summative
4.1. informs & improves teaching
4.2. prompts action
4.2.1. student
4.2.2. teacher
4.3. culmination of learning
4.3.1. culmination of teaching