Assessment Process

The function of assessment in learning and development is to provide a measurable way of planning and supporting students’ progress. Assessment is carried out by means of checks and tests carried out throughout the course. Assessors should provide feedback throughout ensuring that learning is occurring and the learner is at the correct level. It is also important that assessor’s decisions are also consistently reviewed and internally and externally verified.

Assessment plays a significant role in the learning experience of students. It determines their progression through their programmes and enables them to demonstrate that they have achieved the intended learning outcomes. It is assessment that provides the main basis for public recognition of achievement, through the awarding of qualifications and/or credit.

4.4 Explain how assessment arrangements can be adapted to meet the needs of individual learners

From the very beginning of the course, teachers should begin to analyse their learners through initial assessment methods. The assessments best suited to guide improvements in student learning are quizzes, tests, writing assignments, and other assessments such as a group activity. These can easily give the teacher/tutor an insight into the learning needs of the learners. Also

Peer and Self Assessment is an effective way to get the learners involved and it gives a clear idea of what the learner is currently at and what action is needed to meet the standards and criteria. This can be done through feedback.

In this evidence you will need to explain your understanding of the principles and requirements of your assessment practices. 1. Explain how peer and self assessment can be used to promote effective learner involvement in the assessment process, what are the benefits of learners taking ownership and responsibility for their learning journey:It is important to involve learners

4.4 explain how assessment arrangements can be adapted to meet the needs of individual learners

Assessment is carried out through formative (checks throughout the course), ipsative (to test against previous marks), and/ or summative (at end of course) activities to help the learner see their development whilst allowing the Assessor to give valuable feedback when appropriate. It’s purpose is to measure the learners understanding of the subject against the anticipated outcomes set by the criteria.

Explain the functions of assessment in learning and development, the key concepts and principles and responsibilities of the assessor

4.2 Summarise types of information that should be made available to learners and others involved in the assessment process

How different types of assessment help in supporting and monitoring learning and helping learners to make progress

Read through the questions carefully and type your response in the tables supplied. Any incomplete, incorrect responses will be returned to you with feedback and further instructions from your tutor.

Each assessment should be designed to allow learners to produce the evidence to show that they have the required knowledge, understanding and skills for the qualification they are aiming for.

|Planning for learning and assessment of learning |The learner agrees the targets, and plans are made |The results of the initial assessment inform plans |

 HR Proposal 18 Assessment Process Assessment Plan Assessment center session Invite candidates to AC Send relevant documentation to candidates Send relevant documentation to assessors Make all logistical arrangements for AC Make all logistical arrangements for candidates Support assessors in admin arrangements during the AC Receive feedback on candidates