Understanding Assessment in Education and Training

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
R/505/0050
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
12 hours

Assessment Guidance

None

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand types and methods of assessment used in education and training

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Explain the purposes of types of assessment used in education and training
  • 1.2
    Describe characteristics of different methods of assessment in education and training
  • 1.3
    Compare the strengths and limitations of different assessment methods in relation to meeting individual learner needs
  • 1.4
    Explain how different assessment methods can be adapted to meet individual learner needs
2

Understand how to involve learners and others in the assessment process

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Explain why it is important to involve learners and others in the assessment process
  • 2.2
    Explain the role and use of peer- and self-assessment in the assessment process
  • 2.3
    Identify sources of information that should be made available to learners and others involved in the assessment process
3

Understand the role and use of constructive feedback in the assessment process

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Describe key features of constructive feedback
  • 3.2
    Explain how constructive feedback contributes to the assessment process
  • 3.3
    Explain ways to give constructive feedback to learners
4

Understand requirements for keeping records of assessment in education and training

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    Explain the need to keep records of assessment of learning
  • 4.2
    Summarise the requirements for keeping records of assessment in an organisation