Assessment Types

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Assessment Types

• Expert Panel 3
• Bindu DSouza, Kathryn Jensen, Amanda Ryan, Diane
  Sopko

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Assessment in Our Daily Lives
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Assessment in Our Daily Lives
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Definition

• Latin - assidere
• Learning Context
• Observing, describing, collecting, recording,
  scoring, and interpreting information about ones
  learning
• Institutional Accountability Context
• Assessments undertaken to determine performance,
  effectiveness of an institution against
  standards

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Developing Assessment Strategy

• Valid
• Reliable
• Fair
• Flexible
• Cost Effective
• Align with Objectives

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Assessment Types

• Performance Based
• Knowledge Based
• Embedded
• Criterion Referenced
• Norm Referenced
• Formative
• Summative
• Miscellaneous (self-directed, alternative, etc.)

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Performance Based Assessment

• Performance/Authenticity
• Task/Scoring
• Observation/Rating
• Ongoing (over period of time)
• Product
• Application of Knowledge

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Knowledge Based Assessment

• Applies Knowledge
• General Forms multiple choice, essay,
  true/false, check all that apply
• Long Term Memory
• Measures Different Cognitive Levels

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Embedded Assessment

• Information About Learning
• Embedded in Instruction
• Natural Part of Learning Process
• Formative/Summative
• Qualitative/Quantitative
• Projects, Portfolios, Exhibitions
• Classroom Environment

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Criterion Referenced Assessment

• Standards Based
• Achievement of Specific Skills/Concepts
• PRE/POST Tests
• Demonstrates Mastery of Skills
• Skills Identified by Teachers/Curriculum Experts

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Norm Referenced Assessment

• Rank Against Others
• Discriminates Between High/Low Achievers
• Measures Broad Skill Areas (textbooks, syllabi,
  curriculum experts)
• Score Percentile, Grade Equivalent, Stanine
• Not Reflective of Individual Student
  Knowledge/Competency
• Examples Achievement Tests

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Formative Assessment

• Integrates Assessment with Instruction
• Helps form Student Learning
• Adjusts Instruction
• Benefits Individual or Group
• Informal
• Low stakes Decisions
• Several Sources (questions, observation,
  homework, quizzes)
• Quantitative / Qualitative

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Summative Assessment

• Independent Assessment
• After Learning Occurs
• High Stakes Assigns a Grade
• Formal
• Sums up Student Learning
• Specific Sources (exams, projects, term papers)

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Additional Assessments

• Open-ended Questions
• Problem Solving
• Portfolio
• Self Assessment
• Aptitude Tests
• Personality Inventories

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Types of Assessment in Ed Tech Courses

• Ed Tec 540 Performance Analysis/ Job Aid
• Ed Tec 541- Multimedia Development/Website
• Ed Tec 544 Instructional Product Design/Design
  Concept
• Ed 690 Research/Case Study

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Planning for Assessment

• Align Type of Assessment with Objectives
• Develop Assessment Framework
• Create Assessment Plan
• Determine Assessment Resources

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References

• Anderson, L. Krathwohl, D. (2001). A taxonomy
  for learning, teaching, and assessing. Longman
  New York.
• Fraenkel, J. Wallen, N. (2003). How to design
  and evaluate research in evaluation. Fifth
  edition, McGraw Hill
• Guidelines for the development and management of
  performance assessments. ERIC Digests. Retrieved
  October 19, 2004 from http//www.ericfacility.net/
  ericdigests/ed410229.html.
• http//www.veac.org.au/astabout.html
• http//www.newhorizons.org/strategies/front_strate
  gies.html