Understanding

Classroom Assessment
Objectives of the Session:
At the end of the session, teachers should be able to:
• Reflect on how past experiences affect assessment
beliefs;
• Recognize the critical role of assessment in teaching
and learning math;
• Discuss the fundamental concepts of assessment,
evaluation and their relationship to learning; and
• Map out ideas about assessment.
Introductory Activity:

• Think of something which you can associate with

assessment.
• Give reasons why that thing is related to assessment.
• Complete this statement:
Assessment is like ______________ because
_________________________________________.
Activity (20 minutes)
Wandering Down Memory Lane
• In pairs, share your experiences on the following questions:
What is the most memorable experience you
*
have on assessment? In primary, secondary, or tertiary?
Why are these memorable?
*How have these experiences affected the way
you assess your learners now?
• Take down notes about the experiences of your partner.
• Partners have to present their experiences on assessment.
What are some of the significant
insights did you gain in your
discussion?
What is now your perception
about assessment?
 Video on
Understanding Classroom Assessment (Segment 1)
Resource Person: Joseph Randolph Palattao

Guide Questions:
• How did parents/teachers/pupils look at assessment in the
past? How do they see it now?
• What is the real purpose of giving assessment?
• What are the things that we need to consider in giving
assessment?
 Video on
Understanding Classroom Assessment (Segment 2)
Resource Person: Joseph Randolph Palattao
Guide Questions:

• What is classroom assessment?

• What is informative assessment? How do you implement
this kind of assessment in your classroom?
Why is assessment vital in promoting
effective instruction?
 As part of the tasks of mathematics
teaching, what should mathematics
teachers know and understand about
classroom assessment?
 Why do I need to deepen my
understanding of assessment?
APPLICATION

* Create concept map to organize the ideas you

have learned about assessment.
* Concept map should involve 8 or more ideas
about assessment.
* Present your output in class.
REFLECTION
CLOSURE

"We definitely need to move beyond the

misguided notion that a single test, taken on a
single day defines the success of a school, a
teacher, or a kid." - Patrick Riccards
for listening and for the active
participation !