Case study of Elsie's Conceptions of Assessment
by Wei Shin Leong
1. Sources of Conceptions
1.1. Beliefs of Teaching/Learning
1.1.1. Enjoyment
1.1.2. Differences in subjects (music vs maths)
1.1.3. Differences in abilities of students
1.2. Education system
1.2.1. PSLE
1.2.2. MOE policies
2. WHAT: "Not just pen and paper tests"
2.1. Not about regular tests/exams
2.2. Not about CA/SA
2.3. "Mode"/"way" of checking students' learning
3. HOW: Specific classroom activities
3.1. 'Drilling' (maths)
3.2. Feedback for parents (maths)
3.3. Individual feedbacks (maths)
3.4. Adjust teaching/learning (more music)
3.5. Peer/self assessment (music)
3.6. Formative assessment?
4. WHY
4.1. Passing well for PSLE (maths)
4.2. Enjoying music
5. Problems/Issues
5.1. Too many top down policies?
5.2. Practical for teachers?
5.3. Balancing students' needs and teacher's workloads
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