Assessment terminology flashcards

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Flashcards of common terminology used in assessment of learning
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AfL Assessment for learning Assessment for learning - ongoing assessment which creates feedback used to improve performance e.g. these flashcards! Also called formative assessment
AoL Assessment of learning Assessment of learning - an assessment at the end of a course, often used to award a grade or certificate e.g. a GCSE exam Also called summative assessment
AaL Assessment as learning Assessment as learning - an assessment used to improve future learning e.g. a reflective diary Also called metacognitive skill building, 'learning about learning better'
SMART outcomes Learning outcomes which are: specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and time-bound. SMART is used as a checklist for robust assessment.
SATs Standard (or standardised) assessment tests
Ipsative assessment An assessment which determines a learner's progress based on their earlier work, charting an an academic ‘personal best’.
Norm-referenced assessment An assessment which compares performance against an average e.g. the national norm for a subject or against the average grade of the entire school e.g. awarding graded GCSE
Diagnostic assessment An assessment which gives information on a student’s strengths, challenges and support needs before the study programme begins.
Initial assessment An assessment which gives information on the learners' prior knowledge and expertise in a subject before study of a topic begins.
Criterion-referenced assessment An assessment which measures performances against a fixed set of predetermined criteria or standards e.g. a BTEC Diploma
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