Republic of the Philippines

Surigao Del Sur State University

COLLEGE OF TEACHER EDUCATION
Tandag City Main Campus
Discussant: Viray, Miraflor S.
BSED English 3
I.

OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the lesson, the students shall have:
1. Discussed the different classroom assessment techniques.
2. Shared the benefits of classroom assessment techniques for both
teacher and students.
3. Used the different classroom assessment techniques.

II.

III.

SUBJECT MATTER:
Topic: Classroom Assessment Techniques.
Reference Cited:
Assessment of learning book by Flordeliza Buendico
"Classroom Assessment Techniques (CATs)". University Teaching
& Learning Center. Retrieved 27 October 2015.
Learning Resources: Visual aids & handouts
PROCEDURE:
A. Learning Activities:
TEACHERS ACTIVITY

STUDENTS ACTIVITY

Good Morning Class...

Good Morning Maam!

Let us pray first...

(One Student will lead the Prayer)

(Checking of Attendance)

(Students will tell whos absent for the

So hows your day?

day)
It was great Maam!

Thats good to know. So, are you

Yes Maam!

excited to listen to our discussion for

today?
B. Presentation:
TEACHERS ACTIVITY
Okay this morning, we are going to
tackle about the classroom

STUDENTS ACTIVITY

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assessment techniques also known
as CATs
Now, in your own opinion what is

(Student answers)

classroom assessment technique

Classroom assessment techniques

means?

are techniques that are used by the

teacher to evaluate how far the
students have learned on a particular
topic.

Okay, very well said.

(Posted the visual aids on the board)
Now everyone, kindly refer to your

(Students read)

handouts on what classroom

Classroom Assessment Techniques,

assessment techniques means

also referred to as CAT's, are

strategies educators use to gauge
how well students comprehend key
points during a lesson or a course.

Okay, why is it that teacher needs to

(Refer on their handouts)

(Student answers)

measure how well the students

So that the teacher will be aware if

comprehend key points in learning?

the desired learning outcomes are

Very well said.

achieved.
(Student listens)

(Gives input)
The techniques are meant to be a
type of formative assessment that
also allows teachers to make
adjustments to a lesson based on
students' needs. CAT's are most
commonly ungraded, unanimous, and
are conducted during class time.

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Thats why teachers need to know if
their methods are successful.
Did you get it?

(Student answers)

Okay.

Yes, Maam!
(Student reads)

There are various types of classroom

The Background Knowledge Probe

assessment techniques and we only

consists of a few simple questions

have three examples here. First is

(and perhaps a couple focused ones)

the Background Knowledge Probe.

asked typically before the start of a

Kindly read the definition on your

unit or when introducing a new

handouts.
Okay. (Gives input)

important topic.
(Student listens)

The purpose of this questionnaire is

to inform the teacher of how much
prior knowledge students have on a
specific subject matter. This will help
the teacher figure out an effective
starting point for the lesson as well
as an appropriate level of
instruction.
Did you get it?

(Student answers)
Yes Maam!

Okay. The next one is the Traffic

(Student reads)

Light Cards Kindly read it.

This type of immediate feedback is

helpful for the teacher to see how
well students are learning, and it also
gives the students an opportunity to
engage and take control of their
learning.

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Okay.

(Students listens carefully)

(Gives input)
This technique is exactly what it
sounds like. The teacher simply
distributes one red card and one
green card to each student. Then,
during the lesson while instruction is
taking place, students can hold up
either card to show how well they
understand. If the teacher sees his or
her students holding up all green
cards, they know to continue their
lesson. But if the students are holding
up red cards, the teacher knows that
something was unclear and needs to
be discussed further.
Did you get it?
Very good. Now, lets move on to the

Yes maam!
(A student raises his hand and read)

last one, The Muddiest Point Who

The Muddiest Point is another

can read the definition?

general CAT that can be used for any

subject in any grade level. When
using this technique, the teacher
instructs students to briefly state what
part of the lesson or assignment was

Thank you.
(Gives input)
This allows the teachers to figure out
which areas need to be reiterated.

most confusing for them.

Yes sir

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Reviewing every area that each
student felt was unclear is a lot of
work, and teachers may find
themselves simply teaching the entire
lesson all over again. Did you get it?
Now lets tackle the benefits of

(A student raises her hand and read)

classroom assessment techniques for By using feedback attained through

teacher. Who can read it from your

CAT's, teachers gain insight into

handouts?

which concepts their students

understand the best and which ones

Thank you.
(Gives input)
Teachers can then use this
information to decide when there
needs to be more instruction, and
when the class is ready to move on to
the next topic. In this way, teachers
are able to meet the needs of their
students most effectively. These
techniques can also help teachers
understand the ways their students
learn the best as well as alert
teachers when a certain teaching
approach is not working very well.
Other benefits include flexibility and
timeliness. Many of the techniques,
although not all, can be used in a
variety of ways.

are most confusing.

(Students listen)

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Did you get it?

Great! Now, lets discuss the benefits

Yes maam!
(A student raises his hand and read)

of classroom assessment techniques

Classroom Assessment Techniques

for students. Who can read it from

allow students a chance to see how

your handouts?
Thank you.

they are progressing over time.

(Students listens carefully)

(Gives Input)
Along with that, it shows students that
their feedback can make a difference
in what and how they learn, which in
turn could lead students to take more
ownership of their education.
Students have reported that they feel
more involved in the learning process
when these techniques are used in
the classroom because it requires
them to focus on what theyre
learning they become active
participants rather than passive

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learners.
C. Generalization:
TEACHERS ACTIVITY

STUDENTS ACTIVITY

Now, class, lets all remember the

(Students give their respective

importance of classroom assessment

answers)

techniques in terms of teaching. Now

The three classroom assessment

who can recall the three classroom

techniques that we have tackled are

assessment techniques and its

the following: Background Knowledge

benefits for teacher and students?

Probe, Traffic Light Cards and

Muddiest Point. The benefits of the
three classroom assessment
techniques for both the teacher and
students are: Teachers can then use
this information (The CATs) to decide
when there needs to be more
instruction, and when the class is
ready to move on to the next topic.
And students will be more involved
and active in the learning process
when these techniques are used in
the classroom because it requires
them to focus on what theyre
learning.

Very good. It means you really

understand the topic well.

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IV.

EVALUATION
Directions: Read each question carefully, and then CIRCLE THE ANSWER that
best fits the question. If you have questions, raise your hand and ask your
teacher.
1. The primary attention of teachers is focused on observing and improving
learning.
a. Learner-Centered
b. Mutually Beneficial

c. Formative
d. Teacher-Directed

e.
2. Individual teachers decide what to assess, how to assess, and how to
respond to the information gained through the assessment.
a. Learner-Centered
b. Formative

c. Teacher-Directed
d. Mutual Beneficial

3. Assessments are almost always anonymous in the classroom and often

anonymous online.
a. Learner-Centered
b. Formative

c. Teacher-Directed
d. Mutual Beneficial

4. Assessments respond to the particular needs and characteristics of the

teachers, students, and disciplines to which they are applied.
a. Context-Specific
b. Ongoing

c. Mutual Beneficial
d. Teacher-Directed

5. Classroom assessment is a continuous process.

a. Context-Specific
b. Rooted in Good
Teaching Practice

c. Formative
d. Ongoing

e.
6. Classroom assessment builds on good practices by making feedback on
students' learning more systematic, more flexible, and more effective.

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a. Context-Specific
b. Rooted in Good
Teaching Practice

c. Formative
d. Ongoing

e.
7. Students are motivated by the increased interest of faculty in their success
as learners.
f.
a.
Centered
g.
b.
Beneficial

Learner-

h.

c.

Mutually

i.
d.
Directed

Formative
Teacher-

8. Part of the process is creating and maintaining a classroom "feedback

loop.
a. Context-Specific

c. Formative
d. Ongoing

b. Rooted in Good
Teaching Practice
j.
9. Teachers improve their teaching skills and gain new insights and Students
are active participants.
a. Learner-Centered
c. Formative
b. Mutually Beneficial
d. Teacher-Directed
10. Assessments do not provide evidence for evaluating or grading students.
a. Context-Specific
b. Rooted in Good
Teaching Practice

c. Formative
d. Ongoing

e.
f.

Answers key:

g.

1. A

h.

2. C

i.

3. B

j.

4. A

k.

5. D

l.

6. B

m.

7. B

n.

8. D

o.

9. B

p.

10. C

q.
V.

ASSIGNMENT
r. Search ample of examples of classroom assessment techniques and
present it to the class next meeting.
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