EDUP3063 ASSESSMENT IN EDUCATION

Coursework : 50%
At the end of this course students will be able to: Final Examination : 50%
1. Discuss the basic concept of assessment, its purpose and the principles of
ASSESSMENT IN EDUCATION assessment in education. (C3, LO1) Methods of
Types of assessment Percentage
EDUP3063 2. Plan assessment based on the process of unwrapping the standards and assessment
constructive alignment in education. (C6, LO1, LO3, CTPS2)
Written Test Final Examination 50%
SEOW WAN JIA 3. Construct various types of assessment tools in the classroom based on
current information from various sources. (C6, A2, LO3, LO6, CTPS3, LL1)
JABATAN ILMU PENDIDIKAN, 4. Apply appropriate assessment criteria, interpret data and report on Academic Writing 40%
IPG KBA. students’ performance in learning. (C3, LO6, LL3) Assignment
5. Analyse issues on assessment in the context of Malaysian primary Quiz 10%
Acknowledgement:
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schools.(C4, LO3, CTPS2) 2 3
Dr Boon, Dr Lawrance, Dr Lee & online authors

TOPIC TO BE COVERED TOPIC 1 : Learning outcome

BASIC CONCEPTS OF
TOPIC 1 :Basic Concepts of Classroom Assessment (2HRS)
TOPIC 2 :Roles and Purposes of Assessment in Education (2 HRS)
• Explain basic concepts of assessment.
CLASSROOM ASSESSMENT
TOPIC 3 :Characteristics and Principles of Assessment (3 HRS)
TOPIC 4 :Types of Assessment tools (6 HRS)
TOPIC 5 :Unwrapping Standards and Constructive Alignment (3 HRS)
( 2HRS)
TOPIC 6: Design, Construction and Administration of Test (9HRS)
TOPIC 7:Scoring, Grading and Assessment Criteria (3 HRS)
TOPIC 8 : Item Analysis and Interpretation of Data (5 HRS)
THE CONCEPTS OF
TOPIC 9 :Reporting of Assessment Data (3 HRS) TEST, MEASUREMENT,
TOPIC 10 :School-based Assessment (SBA) (4 HRS) EVALUATION, AND ASSESSMENT
TOPIC 11 :Issues related to assessment in Malaysian primary schools (5 HRS) IN EDUCATION

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 CLASSROOM ASSESSMENT
• Assessment is a systematic process of _____________ about
TEST what a _______________, is ___________, and is learning to do.
Students who • Classroom Assessment is the ___________ of students in Assessment information provides the foundation for
the _________________________, the collection of ________________ and ________ for instruction and learning.
MEASUREMENT
pass UKCG are frequent feedback on students’ learning, and the design of
qualified to modest classroom experiments that provide
enter IPG ________________ on _____________and how students • Using a variety of assessment techniques, teachers gather
EVALUATION ___________ to _____________________. information about what students know and are able to do, and
_________ positive, supportive
_______________________________.
• ___________________ helps individual college teachers
ASSESSMENT obtain useful _________________ on what, how much, and
how well their students are learning.
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• Assessment focuses on learning, teaching and outcomes.

• It ______________________for ____________ learning and

teaching.
Basic Concepts
• Assessment is an interactive process between students and
faculty that informs faculty how well their students are learning Assessment
what they are teaching. The information is used by faculty to
make changes in the learning environment, and is shared with
students to assist them in
_____________________________and study habits. This
information is learner-centered. 13 14

• These can also provide important information

THREE FUNDAMENTAL COMPONENTS OF ASSESSMENT for evaluating individuals as can measures Rounding up……Evaluation
such as ratings and test scores.
(a) Evaluation : • The process of _______________________ or value of a
• The systematic collection of reliable and relevant data for the performance or a course of action, such as the quality of a
• Evaluation does not necessarily entail testing. student’s essay.
purpose of ____________________.

• What can be evaluated? – this can range from • Collect data and places a judgment on the collection
• Information is seldom merely quantitative – includes items individuals (students, teachers) to groups
like performance profiles (e.g. Laporan Prestasi Tahunan), of data before ______________________
(English language department) to programmes
letters of reference (testimonial) as well as overall (B.Ed, Dip.Ed) and institutions (UM, USM,USIM)
impression.
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(b) Measurement
• Measurement is information-providing.
• It is “the process of __________ the
____________ of persons according to
explicit _________________.” (Bachman,
1990).
Measurement
• The process of quantifying or assigning a _________ to a
____________ or trait.
• Measurement—involves systematic quantification of data;
systematic in that it is collected in an organized manner
• Example: A _______________ on a quiz, such as “Jackie got
17 out of 20 items correct on the test.”
• Involve use of numerical score eg. 75 marks or Intelligent
quotient of 110

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The key concepts in this definition are:

(i) Quantification - i.e. the assigning of numbers (e.g. 45/50;
90% etc)
Measurement :
(ii) Characteristics – i.e. What is measured include mental
The temperature attributes like aptitude, intelligence, motivation, etc. and
abilities or the performance of a particular set and class
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Whatever attributes or abilities are measured, it is
important to understand that it is these attributes and
abilities and not the persons themselves that we are
measuring.
(iii) Procedures and Rules – Measurement includes rankings,
rating scales and tests.

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( C) Testing An ______________ for gathering and measuring

• Testing is a _______, __________________for gathering
data about __________ and mastery level
An instrument or procedure to measure the
Assessment
information. Assessment Is the ___________ of
quantity or quality of a variable possessed by a
subject _________________to determine
• Testing methods include ________________, portfolios and A test may be used to measure: students’ knowledge, skills, and attitudes
projects. within a certain area of the school
v . curriculum.
v. Parkay, F (2006)
v.
v.
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 Assessment Defined
Proses of ________, _______ • Assessment—the integration of both ___________
and _______________collected to provide
and __________________about information on the nature of the learner, what is
learning. learned, and how it is learned
• Allows meaningful interpretation of information
obtained
• Eg. Mary obtained 45 marks
AssessmentçèEvaluation
If passing mark is 40, then Mary obtained a pass.
If passing mark is 50, then Mary failed the test
(value judgment)
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Summary
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• The set of procedures and the principles for how to use the • Procedures used to _______ whether the subject (i.e. pupil)
procedures in educational tests and assessments. ________ a ______________, such as qualifying for special
• Some of the basic principles of measurement in educational education services. This uses assessment (remember that an
evaluations would be raw _________, percentile ranks, assessment may be a test) to make a determination of
derived scores, standard scores, etc. qualification in accordance with a _______________
criterion.
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Assessment Domains
• Cognitive domain: intellectual activities such as memorizing,
interpreting, solving problems
• Affective domain: involves feelings, emotions, attitudes, values,
interests
• Psychomotor domain: physical activities and actions in which
students manipulate objects
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• A method to determine a _________________ to
_______________ _________________ or demonstrate
mastery of a skill or knowledge of content.
• Some types would be multiple choice tests, or a weekly
spelling test.
• While it is commonly used interchangeably with assessment,
or even evaluation, it can be distinguished by the fact that a
test is one form of an assessment.
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• The process of ______________to monitor progress and make
_________________________if necessary. As noted in my
definition of test, an assessment may include a test, but also
includes methods such as observations, interviews, behaviour
monitoring, etc.
• Assessment is a broad term that includes testing. A test is a
special form of assessment. Tests are assessments made under
contrived circumstances especially so that they may be
administered. In other words,
____________________________________________, but
____________________________________.
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 Tutorial
One of the roles of teachers in the teaching and learning
process is evaluating and assessing pupils’ achievement.
• Describe the concept of assessment in education.
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Additional Reading

May 2018

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Testing Testing Testing

• Test can be a tool, a question, a set of
questions, or an examination which is used
to measure a particular characteristic of an
individual or a group of individuals.
• It acts as a means to provide information on
individual’s ability, knowledge, performance
and achievement.
• According to Barrow and McGee:
• A formal, systematic, usually paper and
pencil procedure of gathering information.
A test is a specific tool or procedure or a technique
• Information gathered about pupils used to obtained responses from the students in
behaviour. order to gain information which provides the basis to
make judgment or evaluation regarding certain
characteristics such as fitness, skills, knowledge or
• One of the types and categories of general
domain of assessment. The others are values.
observation, interview, project.

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Testing Measurement Measurement

• Quantifiying or asingning numbers to
performance.
• According to R.M. Gagne(1965), in his book The • Example: Teacher scores on quiz or
Conditions of Learning, test is defined as a test.
systematic way to measure changes in an
individual’s behaviour.
• Also includes height and weight og
pupils
• A numerical scores.
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• It is the collection of information in
numeric form.
• It is the record of performance or the
information which is required to make
judgment.
• According to R.N. Patel:
Measurement is an act or process
that involves the assignment of
numerical values to whatever is
being tested. So it involves the
quantity of something.
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 Evaluation
Measurement Evaluation
• refers to the set of procedures and the • It is a technique used to determine to what
• The process of judging the quality or goodness of
principles on how to use the extent the objectives are being achieved. performance or course of action.
procedures in educational tests and • It is a decision making process whereby
assessments. Some of the basic • Procedures used to determine whether the subject
grades and rankings can be determined.
principles of measurement in (i.e. student) meets a pre-set criteria, such as
educational evaluations would be raw qualifying for special education services. This uses
• According to Barrow and Mc Gee: assessment (remember that an assessment may be
scores, percentile ranks, derived It is the process of education that
scores, standard scores, etc. a test) to make a determination of qualification in
involves collection of data from the accordance with a predetermined criteria.
products which can be used for
comparison with preconceived criteria to
make judgment.
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Assessment Assessment
• The collection, synthesis and interpretation of
the process of gathering information to information for the purpose of decision making.
monitor progress and make
educational decisions if necessary. As • Tests and quizzes are important components. Preparation to Next Lecture
noted in the definition of test, an
assessment may include a test, but
• Teachers do continuous assessment to gather
also includes methods such as
information in their classroom.
observations, interviews, behavior
monitoring, etc.

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1. Diagnosis of students’ problems

2. Making Judgement about performance.
PURPOSE OF ASSESSMENT 3.
4.
Provide feedback and incentives to pupils.
Placement of pupils.
5. Planning and conducting instructions.
6. To establish and maintain the social equilibrium on the
classroom.

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