Assessment is how we attempt to make learning visible; it includes any procedure or strategy used to collect information that will help us make inferences about our pupils’ learning (The American Educational Research Association, 1999).
To gain confidence in how, why and when we use assessment in the classroom, we need to understand four key principles (Evidence Based Education 2017):
In this video, we hear from Daisy Christodoulou, Director of Education at No More Marking about the key principles of effective assessment. As you watch, consider:
- What is the purpose of assessment in your classroom?
- How might you make your assessments more reliable?
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References
American Educational Research Association (1999) Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing, Washington DC: American Educational Research Association
Evidence Based Education (2017) Four Pillars of Assessment: Purpose. Available at: https://evidencebased.education/pillars-assessment-purpose/ (accessed April 2020)
Evidence Based Education (2017) Four Pillars of Assessment: ValidityIn assessment, the degree to which a particular assessment measures what it is intended to measure, and the extent to which proposed interpretations and uses are justified. Available at: https://evidencebased.education/pillars-assessment-purpose-validity/ (accessed April 2020)
Evidence Based Education (2017) Four Pillars of Assessment: ReliabilityIn assessment, the degree to which the outcome of a particular assessment would be consistent – for example, if it were marked by a different marker or taken again. Available at: https://evidencebased.education/pillars-assessment-reliability/ (accessed April 2020)
Evidence Based Education (2017) Four Pillars of Assessment: Value. Available at: https://evidencebased.education/pillars-assessment-value/ (accessed April 2020)
