WHAT IS ASSESSMENT ?

Assessment is the gathering of information for a

specific purpose.
Assessment is the process of gathering and
discussing information from multiple and diverse
sources in order to develop a deep understanding
of what students know, understand, and can do
with their knowledge as a result of their
educational experiences; the process culminates
when assessment results are used to improve
subsequent learning. (Learner-Centered
Assessment on College Campuses: shifting the
focus from teaching to learning by Huba and Freed
2000)

ASSESSMENT DIFFERS FROM EVALUATION

Assessment refers to collecting information

and making judgments on a learners

knowledge, whereas
Evaluation is used when collecting and
interpreting information for making
decisions about the effectiveness of an
eduaction program (brindley, 2003).

Two concepts are important when

discussing assessment. They are VALIDITY

and RELIABILITY.

Background to assessing young learners

1. Reasonable expectations
2. Wait time
3. Transitioning into english
4. Instruction to learners
5. Talking to strangers

Formal assessment
A formal assessment are types of tests

where the results of the data support the

conclusions made. These tests are called or
referred to as standardized measures.

Classroom-based assessment
1. listening skills
there are two main components of listening
assessment in the young learner classroom
Phonemic awareness
Listening comprehension

2. Speaking skills
assess the students by asking specific
questions during class, as well as by talking
with them on one-to-one basis.