Six Types Of Learning Assessments

6 Types Of Assessment Of Learning

by TeachThought Staff

If curriculum is the what of teaching, and learning models are the how, assessment is the puzzled

“Hmmmm”–as in, I assumed this and this about student learning, but after giving this assessment,

well….”Hmmmmm.”

So what are the different types of assessment of learning? This graphic below from McGraw Hill offers

up six forms; the next time someone says “assessment,’ you can say “Which type, and what are we doing

with the data?” like the TeachThought educator you are.

6 Types Of Assessment Of Learning

1. Diagnostic Assessment (as Pre-Assessment)

One way to think about it: Assesses a student’s strengths, weaknesses, knowledge, and skills prior to

instruction.

Another way to think about it: A baseline to work from

2. Formative Assessment

One way to think about it: Assesses a student’s performance during instruction, and usually occurs

regularly throughout the instruction process.

Another way to think about it: Like a doctor’s “check-up” to provide data to revise instruction

3. Summative Assessment

One way to think about it: Measures a student’s achievement at the end of instruction.

Another way to think about it: It’s macabre, but if formative assessment is the check-up, you might think

of summative assessment as the autopsy. What happened? Now that it’s all over, what went right and

what went wrong?

4. Norm-Referenced Assessment

One way to think about it: Compares a student’s performance against other students (a national group or

other “norm”)

Another way to think about it: Group or “Demographic” assessment

5. Criterion-Referenced Assessment

One way to think about it: Measures a student’s performance against a goal, specific objective, or

standard.

Another way to think about it: a bar to measure all students against

6. Interim/Benchmark Assessment

One way to think about it: Evaluates student performance at periodic intervals, frequently at the end of a

grading period. Can predict student performance on end-of-the-year summative assessments.

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How to Assess Training Needs

1. The facilitator gathers all employees who have the same job in a conference room

with a whiteboard or flip charts and markers. (Alternatively, if each employee has

access, you could use a program like Google Docs or another online shared access

service. You would lose some of the immediacies of the more visual whiteboard or

flip chart, however.)

2. Ask each employee to write down their ten most important training needs.

Emphasize that the employees should write specific needs. Communication

or team building are such broad training needs, as an example, that you would

need to do a second training needs assessment on each of these topics. How

to give feedback to colleagues, how to resolve a conflict or how to deeply and

effectively listen to a coworker are more specific training needs.

1. Then, ask each person to list their ten training needs. As they list the training

needs, the facilitator captures the stated training needs on the whiteboard or flip

chart. Don't write down duplicates but do confirm by questioning that the training

need that on the surface appears to be a duplicate, really is an exact duplicate.

Otherwise, participants can feel as if their needs were marginalized.

1. When all of the training needs have been listed, use a weighted voting process to

prioritize the training needs of the group. In a weighted voting process, you use

sticky dots or numbers written in magic marker (not as much fun) to vote on and

prioritize the list of training needs. Assign a large dot 25 points and smaller dots

five points each. Distribute as many dots as you like but make sure that every

employee has the same number of points. Tell needs assessment participants to

place their dots on the chart to vote on their priorities. Give the group a ten or

fifteen-minute time limit so that you don't have people pondering their decision for

a lengthy period of time.

2. List the training needs in order of importance, with the number of points assigned

as votes determining priority, as determined by the sticky dot voting process.

Make sure you have taken notes (best taken by someone on their laptop while the

process is underway) or the flip chart pages to maintain a record of the training

needs assessment session. Or, if available, use more modern technology like a dry-

erase board or a web whiteboard.

3. Take time, or schedule another session, to brainstorm the needed outcomes or

goals from the first 3-5 training sessions identified in the needs assessment

process. This will help as you seek and schedule training to meet the employees'

needs. You can schedule more brainstorming later, but you will generally find that

you need to redo the needs assessment process after the first few training sessions.

1. Note that the top one or two needs of each employee, may not have become the

priorities for the group. Try to build that top priority training opportunity into the

employee's personal performance development plan. You will also want to use the

results for the employees' career development planning when they meet with their

managers. This will ensure they have support to pursue the training that they need

and want.

Additional Tips About Training Needs Assessment

 Training needs assessment can be, and often needs to be, much more complicated

than this. But, this is a terrific process for a simple training needs assessment.

 Make sure that you keep the commitments generated by the training needs

assessment process. Employees will expect to receive their key identified training

sessions with the brainstormed objectives met.

 Ensure that the training needs assessment results are built into the employee's

quarterly performance development plan. It is important that the employee's

manager becomes a co-owner of the employee's ongoing performance

development hopes and needs.

 Make sure that you are tracking the training and development opportunities that

you provide for each of your employees. Shame on you if you fail to follow

through. This is how jaded and unmotivated employees are created.

 CONTEXTUALIZATION •Developing new skills, knowledge, abilities and attitudes in

students in presenting new subject matter in meaningful and relevant context: • Context of

previous experience • Real-life • workplace

 7. LOCALIZATION Freedom for schools or local authorities to adapt the curriculum to local

conditions and relating the context of the curriculum and the process of teaching and

learning to the local environment (Taylor 2004)

 8. Sample:Localization Batayang Konsepto Pamantayan sa Pagganap Mga gawain a. Ang

mabuting ekonomiya ay iyong napauunlad ang lahat walang taong sobrang mayaman at

maraming mahirap b. Ang ekonomiya ay hindi para lamang sa sariling pag-unlad kundi sa

pag- unlad ng lahat Nakatataya ng lipunang ekonomiya sa isang barangay/pamayanan at

lipunan/bansa gamit ang dokumentaryo o photo/video journal (hal. You Scoup) Gawain 1

Bumisita sa isang baranggay. Alamin ang livelihood program na pinaiiral sa barangay

Gawain 2 Gumawa ng isang proposal para sa isang proyektong pampamayanan

 9. Localization & Contextualization • Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) or • RA NO.

10533Enhance Basic Education Act of 2013 (D.O. No. 43 s. 2013) • Rule II Curriculum

Section 10, 10.2 Standards and Principles • D)The curriculum shall be contextualized and

global; and • H) The curriculum shall be flexible enough to enable and allow schools to

localize, indigenize, and enhance the same based on their respective educational and social

contexts

 10. Localization & Contextualization • Rule II Curriculum Section 10, 10.3 Production and

Development of Materials: The production and development of locally produced teaching and

learning materials shall be encouraged. The approval of these materials shall be developed

by the regional and division education unit in accordance with national policies and

standards

 11. Localization & Contextualization • Reminders on Localization: • 1. Localization and

contextualization can be done in all the learning areas. • 2. Localization maximizes the use of

available materials • 3. To contextualize, teachers must use authentic materials, and anchor

teaching on the context of learners’ lives.

 12. Localization & Contextualization • Reminders on Localization: • 4. Teachers should

encourage students to pose problems and issues and use strategies to address these. • 5.

The localized or contextualized curriculum is based on local needs and relevance for the

learners; thus allowing for its flexibility and creativity in the lessons.

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FAQs of Six Types of Learning Assessments

What are the six types of learning assessments discussed?

The six types of learning assessments include diagnostic, formative, summative, norm-referenced, criterion-referenced, and interim assessments. Diagnostic assessments evaluate student strengths and weaknesses before instruction begins, while formative assessments monitor student progress during lessons. Summative assessments measure achievement at the end of a unit or course. Norm-referenced assessments compare a student's performance to a national sample, whereas criterion-referenced assessments gauge performance against specific standards. Lastly, interim assessments provide periodic evaluations to predict future performance.

How can formative assessments improve teaching strategies?

Formative assessments serve as ongoing evaluations during instruction, allowing educators to gather data on student understanding and engagement. By regularly checking in on student progress, teachers can identify areas where students struggle and adjust their teaching methods accordingly. This responsive approach fosters a more personalized learning experience, ensuring that students receive the support they need to succeed. Ultimately, formative assessments help create a dynamic classroom environment that prioritizes student learning.

What is the purpose of summative assessments?

Summative assessments are designed to evaluate student learning at the conclusion of an instructional period, such as a unit or semester. They provide a comprehensive overview of what students have learned and how well they have achieved the learning objectives. These assessments often take the form of exams, projects, or presentations and are crucial for measuring overall student performance. The results can inform future curriculum planning and instructional strategies, ensuring that educational goals are met.

What distinguishes criterion-referenced assessments from norm-referenced assessments?

Criterion-referenced assessments measure a student's performance against specific learning objectives or standards, focusing on what students know and can do. In contrast, norm-referenced assessments compare a student's performance to that of a larger group, often a national sample. This means that criterion-referenced assessments are more about mastery of content, while norm-referenced assessments provide insights into how students perform relative to their peers. Understanding the difference helps educators choose the appropriate assessment type for their objectives.