- Here's some more information about assessment . . .
What is criterion-referenced assessment?
Criterion-referenced assessment is when the items or performance tasks that are being tested match the learning objectives for the course. Sometimes the term objective-referenced in used to highlight the connection to the performance objectives (Dick et. al, 2009). This assessment is sometimes referred to as outcomes-based because the learner is demonstrating mastery of the learning outcomes (Simonson et al., 2012).
What is norm-referenced scoring?
Norm-referenced scoring is similar to criterion-referenced scoring, however, the outcome is based on comparing the student to the other students who have completed the assessment instead of assessing mastery of the objective. The saying "grading on a curve" is norm-referenced scoring. This type of scoring is better applied to long-term trends and should not be used for grades or issuing certifications or licensure where mastery of content is more appropriate (Simonson et al., 2012).
What is validity and what does it have to do with assessment?
The degree to which the assessment provides an accurate assessment of the learning that has taken place is known as validity. Does the assessment actually measure student progress? Is it a valid assessment? This topic is very important with workforce training. The training program and the assessments used must match the real life application of those new skills. Predictive validity is an important concept when assessing workforce skills and real life application (Simonson et al., 2012).
What is reliability?
The stability of an assessment instrument in measuring learning is referred to as reliability. Are the results consistent? Low reliability signals that the results are not dependable (Simonson et al., 2012).
What are formative assessments?
Formative assessments are measures incorporated during the course help to "form" the learning as well as help the instructor to refine the instruction (Simonson et. al, 2012). With online distance education, feedback is often easier and more timely than in traditional classroom settings. Formative assessments provide valuable feedback that help students know what they have and have not mastered (Kim et al., 2008).
What are summative assessments?
Summative assessments emphasize the sum or final result of the learning outcomes. Typically, standardized tests, mid-terms, 'finals', and other comprehensive tests are summative assessments. Feedback is usually limited to a numerical score and because it's typically administered at the end of the course, students simply accept and don't continue to learn after these tests are administered (Simonson et al., 2012).
Criterion-referenced assessment is when the items or performance tasks that are being tested match the learning objectives for the course. Sometimes the term objective-referenced in used to highlight the connection to the performance objectives (Dick et. al, 2009). This assessment is sometimes referred to as outcomes-based because the learner is demonstrating mastery of the learning outcomes (Simonson et al., 2012).
What is norm-referenced scoring?
Norm-referenced scoring is similar to criterion-referenced scoring, however, the outcome is based on comparing the student to the other students who have completed the assessment instead of assessing mastery of the objective. The saying "grading on a curve" is norm-referenced scoring. This type of scoring is better applied to long-term trends and should not be used for grades or issuing certifications or licensure where mastery of content is more appropriate (Simonson et al., 2012).
What is validity and what does it have to do with assessment?
The degree to which the assessment provides an accurate assessment of the learning that has taken place is known as validity. Does the assessment actually measure student progress? Is it a valid assessment? This topic is very important with workforce training. The training program and the assessments used must match the real life application of those new skills. Predictive validity is an important concept when assessing workforce skills and real life application (Simonson et al., 2012).
What is reliability?
The stability of an assessment instrument in measuring learning is referred to as reliability. Are the results consistent? Low reliability signals that the results are not dependable (Simonson et al., 2012).
What are formative assessments?
Formative assessments are measures incorporated during the course help to "form" the learning as well as help the instructor to refine the instruction (Simonson et. al, 2012). With online distance education, feedback is often easier and more timely than in traditional classroom settings. Formative assessments provide valuable feedback that help students know what they have and have not mastered (Kim et al., 2008).
What are summative assessments?
Summative assessments emphasize the sum or final result of the learning outcomes. Typically, standardized tests, mid-terms, 'finals', and other comprehensive tests are summative assessments. Feedback is usually limited to a numerical score and because it's typically administered at the end of the course, students simply accept and don't continue to learn after these tests are administered (Simonson et al., 2012).