PRINCIPLES OF HIGH
QUALITY ASSESSMENT
PROF ED 6 – ASSESSMENT OF LEARNING 1
Principles of High Quality Assessment
1. Clarity &
Appropriateness
of Learning
Targets
Assessment should be
clearly stated and
specified and centered
on what is truly
important.
Principles of High Quality Assessment
2. APPROPRIATE
ASSESSMENT
METHODS.
Assessment should
utilize assessment
methods suitable
for a particular
learning target.
Principles of High Quality Assessment
3. BALANCE. Assessment methods should be able to
assess all domains of learning and hierarchy of
objectives.
Principles of High Quality Assessment
4. VALIDITY. Assessment should be valid. There are
several types of validity that are to be established.
Types of Validity
1. Content validity.
Content validity assesses whether a test is
representative of all aspects of the construct. To
produce valid results, the content of a test, survey or
measurement method must cover all relevant parts of
the subject it aims to measure. If some aspects are
missing from the measurement (or if irrelevant aspects
are included), the validity is threatened.
Types of Validity
2. Face validity
Face validity considers how suitable the content
of a test seems to be on the surface. It’s similar to
content validity, but face validity is a more informal and
subjective assessment.
As face validity is a subjective measure, it’s often
considered the weakest form of validity. However, it can
be useful in the initial stages of developing a method.
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Principles of High Quality Assessment
5. RELIABILITY
Assessment should
show consistent and
stable results. There
are methods which
can be used to
measure and
establish reliability.
Principles of High Quality Assessment
6. FAIRNESS
Assessment should give equal opportunities for
every student. There should be no discrimination of any
kind (racial, age, gender, etc.)
7. AUTHENTICITY
Assessment should touch real life situations and
should emphasize practicality.
Principles of High Quality Assessment
8. PRACTICALITY & EFFICIENCY
Assessment should save time, money, etc. It should
be resourceful.
9. ASSESSMENT IS A CONTINUOUS PROCESS.
Because assessment is an integral part of the
teaching-learning process, it should be continuous.
Principles of High Quality Assessment
10. ETHICS IN ASSESSMENT
Assessment should not be used to derogate the
students. One example of this is the right to confidentiality.
11. CLEAR COMMUNICATION
Assessment's results should be communicated to
the learners and the people involved. Communication
should also be established between the teacher and the
learners by way of pre- and post-test reviews.
Principles of High Quality Assessment
12. POSITIVITY OF CONSEQUENCE
Assessment should have a positive effect. It should
motivate students to learn and do more and should give
way to improve the teacher's instruction.
Any Questions?
Questions:
1. Which of these principles of high quality assessment
have you observe your teacher is incorporating in
your day – to – day lesson?
2. Which of these principles of high quality assessment
will you use when you are already a teacher?
THANKS!