A QUESTIONNAIRE ON THE TEACHERS’ PERCEPTION ON THE

IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SCHOOL BASED ASSESSMENT IN

THE PRIMARY ESL CLASSROOM
This research questionnaire is done by an IPGKIK teacher trainee who aims to figure out the
teachers' perceptions on the implementation of the School Based Assessment (SBA) in the
primary ESL classroom. It contains SIX sections which are Section A, B, C, D, E and F. Please
answer all questions based on your experience in conducting the SBA.

Teacher’s Readiness

1. I have been exposed with the concept of SBA in the ESL primary classroom from the
circulars letter given by the Ministry of Education

2. I have been exposed with the concept of SBA in the ESL primary classroom through
workshops.

3. I have been exposed with the concept of SBA in the ESL primary classroom from
sharing sessions with my colleagues.

4. I have been exposed with the concept of SBA in the ESL primary classroom from my
own reading.

5. I have good understanding of the requirement of SBA in the ESL primary classroom.

6. I have good understanding of the procedure in conducting SBA in the ESL primary
classroom.

7. I have good understanding of the marking criteria of SBA in the ESL primary classroom.

8. I have good understanding of the underlying assessment philosophy of SBA in the ESL
primary classroom.

9. I have good understanding on how to plan for the SBA in the ESL primary classroom.

10. I have good understanding on how to develop and construct the SBA in the ESL primary
classroom.

11. I have good understanding on how to score, analyse and report the SBA in the ESL
primary classroom.
Ability to implement The SBA
1. I can implement the SBA effectively in the ESL primary classroom.

2. I can explain the criteria of the SBA to my pupils.

3. I can assess my pupils according to the criteria specified for SBA.

4. I can build evidence for the SBA in my assessment procedure.

5. I plan the SBA before implement it in the English Language classroom.

6. I refer to the test specification table to construct the test items for the SBA.

7. I carry out the assessment of the SBA with the pupils when they are ready.

8. I score the assessment according to the marking scheme provided.

9. I analyse the results and use it for improvement of learning and instruction.

10. I report the results of the assessment to the pupils.

11. I report the results of the assessment to the parents/ guardians.

12. I report the results of the assessment to the district education office

13. I report the results of the assessment to the state education department.
FACILITIES PROVIDED FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SBA
IN SCHOOL

1. The facilities in my school are suitable for the SBA implementations of listening and
speaking test.

2. The facilities in my school are suitable for the SBA implementations of writing test.

3. The facilities in my school are suitable for the SBA implementations of reading test.

4. Facilities in my school are sufficient for the SBA implementations of listening and
speaking test.

5. Facilities in my school are sufficient for the SBA implementations of writing test.

6. Facilities in my school are sufficient for the SBA implementations of reading test.

7. Facilities in my school supports the SBA implementations for the listening and speaking
test.

8. Facilities in my school supports the SBA implementations for the writing test.

9. Facilities in my school supports the SBA implementations for the reading test.
TIME ADEQUACY FOR THE SBA IMPLEMENTATIONS
1. I have adequate time for the SBA implementation.

2. Assessment can be done within the time allocated in a lesson.

3. Records of the evidence are attended to as soon as possible

4. Each pupil can be assessed holistically within the time given.

5. I have adequate time to report my evidence to pupils.

6. I have adequate time to report my evidence to parents/guardian

7. I have adequate time to report my evidence to the district

education office.

8. I have adequate time to report my evidence to state education

department.
IMPLICATIONS OF SBA
SBA helps me to assess the pupils holistically.
The results of the SBA can be used for the year-end report.
The results of the SBA can be used to improve the pupils proficiency
in English.
SBA helps me to assess the pupils easily.
SBA increases teachers' workload
SECTION A: PARTICIPANTS' INFORMATION
This section contains 3 questions. Answer all questions.
Age *
20-29 years old
30-39 years old
40-49 years old
50 and above
Gender *
Female
Male
Teaching Experience *
1-5 years
6-10 years
11-15 years
16 years and above