Understanding Assessment in Learning

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE 2024
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
Not available
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

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Unit Learning Outcomes

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1. — Understand assessment methods used in the learning environment.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1.

    Explain a range of assessment methods used in educational settings.

  • 1.2.

    Evaluate three of the assessment methods researched.

  • 1.3.

    Select one of the assessment methods researched and explain how this method could be adapted to promote inclusivity and supports the individual learner needs.

2. — Understand the value of the assessment cycle.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1.

    Explain the assessment cycle.

  • 2.2.

    Analyse the use of the assessment cycle in a specific subject area or for a particular age group.

3. — Be able to create resources to support assessment.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1.

    Develop possible resources to use in a specific subject area or for a specific age group for each of the following:

           a) initial assessment

           b) formative assessment

           c) summative assessment

  • 3.2.

    Evaluate the effectiveness of the resources created in supporting assessment processes.