Assessment models and theories

Assessment for learning refers to

• summative assesssment

• formative assessment

• self assessment, peer assessment, ipsative assessment

Assessment as a process of metacognition is also called "assessment ...... learning"

The best way to enhance metacognition is through:

• assessment as learning (self-peer assessment) informed by feedback.

• Assessment of learning strategies such as exams

• reading tasks that are focused on developing specific skills.

One of the key findings of Black and William's study is:

• there is too much focus on formative tasks

• Students are underachieving

• there is too much emphasis on summative assessment

Inside the Black Box refers to

• what happens in the classroom

• Assessment results

• Nobody knows

According to Black and William, quality feedback

• is linked to summative assessment

• moves students forward

• Focuses on areas for development

Key findings from Black and William, as well as Hattie, suggest that those who benefit the most from enhanced formative assessment practice are

• high attaining students

• teachers

• low attaining students

Deep learning refers to

• recall of information

• Bloom's Taxonomy

• long-term retention and transferability

A way to promote deep learning is

• to teach and assess to the exam

• to keep accurate records of assessment

• to select methods that develop students' metacognition