Monday, January 24, 2011

Blog #3 Assessment Article

What is formative assessment? 


Formative assessments refers to measurements and conclusions that are made during the course of a learning program.  This method is intended to determine  whether or not an existing learning program is functioning satisfactorily or should be modified before it is completed.

What is summative assessments?

Summative assessment refers to measurement made at the end of a learning unit or learning program.  It will result in final judgment about the achievement of learners and the effectiveness of learning activities.

Criterion 

Criterion referenced assessments are intended to determin whether or not a learner has achieved an objectively set level of competence.

Norm

Norm referensed assessments are usually selected when learners are studying material for which there is no agreement on what a person must know

Self-referenced

Self-referenced assessments are used when the learning goals are personal.

Self-directed learning

People that are self-directed learners take the initiative and the responsibility for what occurs.  They are able to manage and asses their own learning activities.

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