EPISODE 1

FS 5

LEARNING ASSESSMENT

 STRATEGIES

My Target

            At the end of this activity, you will be competent in identifying and naming different assessment methods used in the classroom.

My Task

·         Observe at least three classes and make a list of the assessment methods used by teachers.

·         In my list, classify assessment methods as to conventional and authentic and alternative.

·         Describe how each assessment method was used, including my personal observations.

·         Confer with my FS teacher for the assessment list.

·         Reflect on my experience.

My Tools

            As you visit schools and observe assessment practices in at least three classes, document your observations using the activity forms provided for you in this reference. For your pen-and-paper test items, customize a table of specification, and prepare the test material based on the prescriptions of the school where you do class observation.

CLASS 1 OBSERVATION
Name of the School Observed:  ISABELA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL School Address:                         CLARAVALL St. SAN VICENTE, ILAGAN CITY, ISABELA Date Visited:                               DECEMBER 1, 2014 Grade/Year Level:                      GRADE 9-PATIENCE AND PURITY Subject Area:                              T.L.E-ELECTRONICS
ASSESSMENT TOOLS	DESCRIPTION (Bulleted description of how the assessment method is used relative to subject matter, levels of learning behaviour, length, etc.)
Oral Strategy  (Recitation) Reflective Strategy  (Self-Assessment)		v  The teacher poses question to determine if the students understood the topic being presented and to extend or generate ideas from them. v  The teacher gathers information from students’ own reflection about the topic that leads them to greater awareness and understanding of what they have learned.
CLASS 2 OBSERVATION
Name of the School Observed:  ISABELA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL School Address:                         CLARAVALL St. SAN VICENTE, ILAGAN CITY, ISABELA Date Visited:                               DECEMBER 8, 2014 Grade/Year Level:                      GRADE 9-PATIENCE AND PURITY Subject Area:                              T.L.E-ELECTRONICS
ASSESSMENT TOOLS	DESCRIPTION (Bulleted description of how the assessment method is used relative to subject matter, levels of learning behaviour, length, etc.)
Portfolio Classroom Presentation		v  The teacher provides regular feedback to students regarding their performance, accomplishments, capabilities, strengths, weaknesses and progress over specified time. v  The teacher assesses students when it is inappropriate or difficult to test students’understanding or knowledge with pen-and-paper test.

CLASS 3 OBSERVATION
Name of the School Observed:  ISABELA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL School Address:                         CLARAVALL St. SAN VICENTE, ILAGAN CITY, ISABELA Date Visited:                               DECEMBER 8, 2014 Grade/Year Level:                      GRADE 7-YAKAL Subject Area:                              T.L.E-COMMERCIAL COOKING
ASSESSMENT TOOLS	DESCRIPTION (Bulleted description of how the assessment method is used relative to subject matter, levels of learning behaviour, length, etc.)
Pen-and-Paper Test (Select Response) Performance-based		v  Used by the teacher before and after instruction. It is commonly used procedure for gathering formal evidence about student learning, specifically in memory, recall and comprehension. v  The teacher observes a student or group of students performing a specific task. Students demonstrate a skill or proficiencies by asking them to create, produce and perform.

ASSESSMENT TOOLS CLASSIFICATION SHEET
Name of the School Observed:  ISABELA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL School Address:                         CLARAVALL St. SAN VICENTE, ILAGAN CITY, ISABELA Date Visited:                               DECEMBER 1, 2014 Grade/Year Level:                      GRADE 9-PATIENCE AND PURITY Subject Area:                              T.L.E-ELECTRONICS
ASSESSMENT TOOLS	DESCRIPTION OF HOW THE ASSESSMENT METHOD WAS USED
CONVENTIONAL TYPES Oral Strategy (Recitation) Classroom Presentation Pen-and-Paper Test (Select Response) AUTHENTIC OR ALTERNATIVE TYPES Self-Assessment Portfolio Performance-based		v  The teacher poses question to determine if the students understood the topic being presented and to extend or generate ideas from them. COMMENT: the teacher should recognize the students after they have recited. v  The teacher assesses students when it is inappropriate or difficult to test students’understanding or knowledge with pen-and-paper test. COMMENT: the teacher should present the topic clearly and specifically. v  Used by the teacher before and after instruction. It is commonly used procedure for gathering formal evidence about student learning, specifically in memory, recall and comprehension. COMMENT: the teacher should monitor the students during the exam to avoid unnecessary movements. v  The teacher gathers information from students’own reflection about the topic that leads them to greater awareness and understanding of what they have learned. COMMENT: the teacher should give specific ideas for students to reflect on it expressively. v  The teacher provides regular feedback to students regarding their performance, accomplishments, capabilities, strengths, weaknesses and progress over specified time. COMMENT: the teacher should provide regular feedback. v  The teacher observes a student or group of students performing a specific task. Students demonstrate a skill or proficiencies by asking them to create, produce and perform. COMMENT: should assign level of proficiency based on the performance of students.

Analysis

1.       Was there a variety of assessment methods used by the teacher? How relevant was/were the assessment method/s used?

There was variety of assessment tools or strategies used by the teacher. This was used in order to measure student’s learning. These assessment methods being used are relevant not only for the teacher himself but also for the students to measure their learning abilities, strengths and weaknesses.

2.       Do you think the expected students’ learning behaviours indicated in the objectives were properly and appropriately assessed through those assessment methods?

Yes, the students’ learning behavior indicated in the objectives was properly assessed because students gained knowledge and wider understanding about the topic presented by the teacher. Students also gained some basic skills though their hands-on activities.

My Reflections

Using the proper and appropriate methods in the classroom, teacher’s evaluation of students’ learning would surely be successful and fair. Through the appropriateness of the methods used, teacher and students will both gain from it.

Appropriate assessment methods are really important that the teacher must know. Because through the appropriateness of assessment methods used, the students’ learning behaviors stated in the learning objectives will be achieved at the end of the topic. The teacher can gain knowledge and information if what were the students’ achievements, strengths and weaknesses, and their learning abilities and skills through the use of appropriate assessment tools. If the teacher gained from the assessment tools actually used by him or her, students have also the part in gaining understanding from the essential information discussed by him or her. They gain understanding about their strengths and weaknesses that should be improved.