Diagnostic
What is the main purpose of a diagnostic assessment?
To identify students current knowledge, skills, and difficulties before instruction.
Definition
An ongoing assessment used to monitor student learning and provide continuous feedback.
Say the most common instrument for this assessment
TESTS
What does " Self assessment" means ?
It means that you are assessing yourself instead of others.
Who is the main character of this assessment?
The student
When is this type of assessment usually applied in the classroom?
At the beginning of a course, unit, or lesson.
When does this type of assessment take place?
During the learning process or through out the lesson.
When is this type of assessment usually applied in the classroom?
At the end of a unit, cycle or Project.
The main objective
The main objective of self-assessment is to help a person understand their own strengths and weaknesses and identify areas for improvement.
What does the student do in this type of assessment?
Provides and receives constructive feedback from their classmates
Say at least 2 characteristics of diagnostic assessment.
It is pre-instructional, it is usually not graded, and it helps teachers plan their lessons.
What is the main objective of this assessment during a lesson?
To identify areas where the students are struggling so the teacher can adapt the class immediately.
What is the main objective?
The summative assessment is to evaluate the result of teaching.
Say at least 2 characteristics of self assessment
Reflection
Improvement
self awareness
Honesty
Critical thinking
Definition
A process in which students evaluate their classmates’ work, performance, or participation and provide feedback to help them improve.
True or False: Diagnostic assessments are usually graded and affect the student's final score.
False
Give 2 examples of formative assessment Activities
Exit tickets, questions during the class, classroom pollos , observations.
What is the main difference between formative and summative assessment?
The purpose, formative assessment focus in improving during the process and summative in Evaluating knowledge at the end.
Say what are the limitations of this assessment
Students may not be objective about their own performance.
Some students may overestimate or underestimate their abilities.
It can be influenced by emotions or personal opinions.
It may not always show the student’s real level of knowledge.
True or False: This is a constructive type of assessment
True
Mention 2 common tools or instruments used for this assessment.
English level tests
Socioemotional test
Socioeconomic test
How should a teacher use the results obtained from this assessment?
To adjust their instruction, provide feedback and guide students.
Give at least 2 examples
Final exams, final Projects, term papers, standarized tests
What is the Teachers role ?
The teacher guides and supports students during the self-assessment process, providing clear criteria and
feedback to help them identify their strengths and areas for improvement.
When is it used?
It is used after Activities, presentations, group work, or projects to give and receive feedback.