Assessment and Evaluation
Preliminary Considerations
When I write a performance assessment, I want to... Students think about grades that... The evaluation of performance is fundamentally only possible when...
- Prior instruction has been provided
- Quality standards have been established
- Assessment criteria have been disclosed
Legal Framework
According to school regulations and examination guidelines
Mobile Phone Considerations Before/During Assessments
Mobile phones should be collected at the front, starting from a certain age group. If a phone is discovered during the test → Attempt at cheating Forgot to hand in phone? Move to the front seat.
Questions During Assessment
Should be avoided; occasionally allowed in lower grades. 3 exceptions: Pen runs out of ink, paper finished, bathroom break necessary
Growth Mindset in Schools
Fostering a growth mindset approach to learning and assessment, where:
- Mistakes are seen as learning opportunities
- Effort and process are valued over just results
- Students understand that abilities can be developed
- Feedback focuses on improvement strategies
- Assessment supports learning rather than just measuring it
Assessment Principles
Fairness and Transparency
- Clear criteria communicated beforehand
- Consistent application of standards
- Multiple assessment opportunities
- Consideration of diverse learning styles
Constructive Feedback
- Specific and actionable comments
- Focus on improvement areas
- Recognition of strengths
- Guidance for next steps
Authentic Assessment
- Real-world applications
- Meaningful tasks
- Multiple forms of demonstration
- Student choice in assessment methods
Best Practices
- Preparation: Ensure students understand expectations
- Environment: Create a supportive testing atmosphere
- Integrity: Maintain academic honesty standards
- Follow-up: Use results to inform future instruction
- Reflection: Continuously improve assessment practices