THE PROCESS OF DEVELOPING ASSESSMENT

BY PROF. LICDA CINDY GUTIÉRREZ NAVARRO


       

CHAPTER 1.

Assessment is an integral part of the entire curriculum cycle, not something tacked on as an afterthought to teaching. First, a needs analysis dictate the necessary standards required to define the overall aims for a particular level of instruction. Now, these standards need to be converted into more specific course objectives or outcomes to be accomplished in a particular course. Based on the outcomes, worded in terms of the actual student performance, it is time to develop assessment specifications to plan documents or recipes for particular assessments such as tests and projects.

STEPS OF THE ASSESSMENT PROCESS

1.   Planning:

1.1.              Choosing the type of assessment according to needs

1.2.              Mapping the content and main objectives of the course.

1.3.              Autonomy

2.   Specifications: They are a detailed description of what exactly is being assessed and how it is done. They provide an opportunity to clarify assessment decisions and ensure validity and reliability.

3.   Constructing the assessment:

3.1.              Write sections and individual items.

3.2.              Prepare an answer key.

3.3.              Give the exam both electronically and in hard copies.