FS
5
Using Appropriate Assessment Tools
Name of FS StudentAngelu M. Severa
Course: BEED Year & Section:3-17
Resource teacher: Mrs. Gina MiraballesSignature:__________ Date:December 4, 2014
Resource teacher:_________________________ Signature:________________ Date:_________
Resource teacher:_________________________ Signature:________________ Date:_________
Cooperating School: Busay Elementary School
My Target
In this episode, I must be able to identify assessment strategies/activities used by at least 2 Resource Teachers.
My Performance (How I Will Be Rated)
Field Study 5, Episode 2 – Using Appropriate Assessment Tools
Focused on: Application of the Principles of Assessment
Tasks
Exemplary
4
Superior
3
Satisfactory
2
Unsatisfactory
1
Observation/
Documentation:
All the tasks
were done with
outstanding
quality; work
exceeds
expectations
4
All or nearly all
tasks were done
with high quality
3
Nearly all tasks
were done with
acceptable
quality
2
Fewer than half
of tasks were
done; or most
objectives met
but with poor
quality
1
My Analysis
Analysis
questions were
answered
completely; in
depth answers;
thoroughly
grounded on
theories
Exemplary
grammar and
Analysis
questions were
answered
completely
Clear connection
with theories
Grammar and
spelling are
Analysis
questions were
not answered
completely.
Vaguely related
to the theories.
Grammar
And spelling
Analysis
questions were
not answered.
Grammar and
spelling
unsatisfactory.
Learning Assessment
Strategies
FIELD STUDY
Episode 2
spelling.
4
superior
3
acceptable
2
1
My Reflection
Reflection
statements are
profound and
clear, supported
by experiences
from the episode.
4
Reflection
statements are
clear, but not
supported by
experiences from
the episode.
3
Reflection
statements are
shallow;
supported by
experiences from
the episode.
2
Reflection
statements are
unclear and
shallow and are
not supported by
experiences from
the episode.
1
My Portfolio
Portfolio
complete, clear,
well-organized
and all
supporting
documentation
are located in
sections clearly
designated.
4
Portfolio is
complete, clear,
well-organized
and most
supporting
documentation
are available
and/or in logical
and clearly
marked
locations.
3
Portfolio is
incomplete;
supporting
documentation is
organized but is
lacking.
2
Portfolio has
many lacking
components; is
unorganized and
unclear.
1
Submission
Before deadline
4
On the deadline
3
A day after the
deadline
2
Two days or
more after the
deadline
1
Subtotals
Over-all Score
Rating: (Based on
Transmutation)
Signature of FS Teacher
Above Printed Name
Date
Transmutation of score to grade/ rating
Score Grade Score Grade
20 - 1.0 - 99 12-13 - 2.50 - 81
18-19 - 1.25 - 96 11 - 2.75 - 78
17 - 1.5 - 93 10 - 3.00 - 75
16 - 1.75 - 90 8-9 - 3.5 - 72 and
15 - 2.00 - 87 7-below - 5.00 - below
14 - 2.25 - 84
My Map
I will go through the following steps:
Step 1. I will review Appropriateness of Assessment tools in Assessment of learning 2, 2007 By Santos, Rosita, pp. 11-22 Assessment of Learning 1, 2007 By Santos, Rosita, pp. 24-32 and otherrefe- rences
OBSERVATION CHECKLIST
Which method was used? Please score.
Assessment Method Tally Frequency
1. Written Response Instruments a. Multiple Choice
b. True-False c. Matching d. Short answer e. Completion Test
Step 3. I will identify
proofs of the use of these assessment tools
Step 4.Guided by a question/
questions. I will reflect on my experience then write down my reflection.
Step 2.I will observe 3 different
classes, interview 3 resource teachers and request of documents from them when necessary.
MY ANALYSIS
1. What assessment method/s did I observe to be most often used? Least often used? What could
explain such observation?
The assessment often used is the traditional or paper and pencil test. The multiple choice is the most appropriate tool being used by the teachers in measuring students learning. Authentic assessment is least often used because I guess, they are only elementary students that’s why most authentic assessment are not yet given.
2. If I were to re-teach the same lesson would I assess learning in the same way as my Resource
Teacher s did? Explain.
The lesson we has on our observation is about shapes (sides and corners). If I were to re-teach the same lesson, I would probably use some materials like models and representations of the shapes. Like for example in circle, I would use a ball or maybe globe. For triangle, the Mayon Volcano and such things. Representations may tend to increase students retention of the lesson.
3. Which of the assessment methods are categorized as traditional assessment? Which ones are
classified as authentic assessment?
The assessment methods categorized as traditional are paper and pencil tests like multiple choice, true-false, matching type, short answer and completion test. The assessment methods categorized as authentic are product rating scales like book reports, projects and also performance test, oral questioning and observation and self-reports.
4. How does traditional assessment differ from authentic assessment?
Traditional assessment differs from authentic assessment in terms of what they
measure. Like for instance, traditional measures the learning while authentic measures the process and the product of assessment of learning. Another term for traditional is paper-pencil which basically tells and limits assessment on paper and pencil only, while authentic means real-life procedures and learning’s. I read some articles saying that authentic is being used now because traditional assessment can’t cover all the learning or measure all the learning of the students. There are so many aspects that can’t be measured by traditional assessment.
Assessment Method Tally Frequency
2. Product Rating Scales (for book reports, projects, other creative endeavors)
3. Performance Tests (Using microscope, solving math word problem)
4. Performance Checklist 5. Oral Questioning
MY REFLECTIONS
1. Is there such a thing as best assessment method or an assessment method that is appropriate for all types of learning?
I think there’s no such thing as best assessment for all types of learning and
LEARNERS. Basically, assessment tools are used to measure students learning but we are not 100% sure that the tools measure all the learnings. And for the learners, every student has each types of strategy in learning or their way to learn. If one assessment tool is going to be used, I guess it won’t cover all the learners preferences and styles, also the multiple intelligences and so must come up with a variety of assessing learning. There’s no such thing as perfect tool, just like as perfect instruction, so teachers should always be innovative and open for all the problems/challenges and be ready for it.
My Portfolio
Complete the Table on Assessment Methods.
Write the most appropriate use of each assessment method. To complete the table do not hesitate to do further research.
Assessment Method Appropriate Use (When to use it)
1. Written response instruments Written assessments are activities in which the student selects or composes a response to a prompt. In most cases, the prompt consists of printed materials (a brief question, a collection of historical documents, graphic or tabular material, or a combination of these). However, it may also be an object, an event, or an experience. Student responses are usually produced “on demand,” i.e., the respondent does the writing at a
specified time and within a fixed amount of time. These constraints contribute to standardization of testing conditions, which increases the
comparability of results across students or groups.
a. Multiple
With a multiple-choice response format, a large number of different topic areas/tasks can be covered within the same test and the questions are easy to score. However, because all
potential answers must be chosen by some candidates, it is time-consuming to write good questions.
b. True-False True-false questions are typically used to measure
the ability to identify whether statements of fact are correct. The questions are usually a declarative statement that the student must judge as true or false.
d. Short answer With a short-answer response format, a large
number of different topic areas/tasks can be covered within the same test and these questions are easy to score. In addition, less time ie required to write these questions compared to multiple-choice ones.
The scoring guide for short-answer questions should include predetermined scoring procedures and mark allocations. Each required point in the answer should be listed with its relative mark allocation.
e. Completion
f. Essay
2. Product Rating Scales (for book reports, projects, other creative endeavor)
3. Performance tests (Using a microscope, solving Math word problem)
4. Oral questioning
5. Observation and self-reports
Future application:
As a future teacher I can say that this, picking and using assessment tool is a challenge. Teachers should not be stay put on what they have been used to follow or do. Time changes. Leaning changes, students do too. We have diverse students with different preferences, styles in learning and multiple intelligence so teachers must consider all of this before using or measuring students learning. Teachers should be open to all possibilities and can innovate things inside the classroom.
