Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
D/601/5313
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
24 hours

Assessment Guidance

All learning outcomes in thisunit must be assessed using methods appropriate to the assessment of knowledge and understanding.
There must be valid,authentic and sufficient evidence for all the assessment criteria. However, one piece of evidence may be used to meet the requirements of more than one learning outcome or assessment criterion.

Aim

The aim of this unit is to assess the trainee assessor’s knowledge and understanding of the principles and practices that underpin assessment.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand the principles and requirements of assessment

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Explain the function of assessment in learning and development
  • 1.2
    Define the key concepts and principles of assessment
  • 1.3
    Explain the responsibilities of the assessor
  • 1.4
    Identify the requlations and requirements relevant to the assessment in own are of practice.
2

Understand different types of assessment method

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Compare the strengths and limitations of a range of assessment methods with reference to the needs of individual learners
3

Understand how to plan assessment

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Summarise key factors to consider when planning assessment
  • 3.2
    Evaluate the benefits of using a holistic approach to assessment
  • 3.3
    Explain how to plan a holistic approach to assessment
  • 3.4
    Summarise the types of risks that may be involved in assessment in own area of responsibility
  • 3.5
    Explain how to minimise risks through the planning process
4

Understand how to involve learners and others in assessment

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    Explain the importance of involving the learner and others in the assessment process
  • 4.2
    Summarise types of information that should be made available to learners and others involved in the assessment process
  • 4.3
    Explain how peer and self-assessment can be used effectively to promote learner involvement and personal responsibility in the assessment of learning
  • 4.4
    Explain how assessment arrangements can be adapted to meet the needs of individual learners
5

Understand how to make assessment decisions

Assessment Criteria

  • 5.1
    Explain how to judge whether evidence is:
    • sufficient
    • authentic
    • current
  • 5.2

    Explain how to ensure that assessment decisions are

    • made against specific criteria
    • valid
    • reliable
    • fair.
6

Understand quality assurance of the assessment process

Assessment Criteria

  • 6.1
    Evaluate the importance of quality assurance in the assessment process
  • 6.2
    Summarise quality assurance and standardisation procedures in own area of practice
  • 6.3
    Summarise the procedures to follow when there are disputes concerning assessment in own area of practice
7

Understand how to manage information relating to assessment

Assessment Criteria

  • 7.1
    Explain the importance of following procedures for the management of information relating to assessment
  • 7.2
    Explain how feedback and questioning contribute to the assessment process
8

Understand the legal and good practice requirements in relation to assessment

Assessment Criteria

  • 8.1
    Explain legal issues, policies and procedures relevant to assessment, including those for confidentiality, health, safety and welfare
  • 8.2
    Explain the contribution that technology can make to the assessment process
  • 8.3
    Evaluate requirements for equality and diversity and, where appropriate, bilingualism in relation to assessment
  • 8.4
    Explain the value of reflective practice and continuing professional development in the assessment process.