Assessment for Learning ( AfL)

Prepared by : Abidah bt Sarajul Haq EL SBOA National Assessor Sekolah Tuanku Abdul Rahman Ipoh , Perak

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AfL - Focuses on :
how students learn. day to day progress in learning in the classroom.

the interpretation of evidence.

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AfL A powerful way to improve learning & raise standards HOW?

By integrating AfL into everyday classroom practice. By using assessment in the classroom to raise students achievement.

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AfL : also known as Formative Assessment.

OBJECTIVES : to assess students regularly in order to identify problems. To offer feedback to help overcome the problems.

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Why do we need classroom assessment ?

To enhance student learning. To encourage the teacher to use a variety of methods to get feedback.

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AfL : Role of a student

Receive feedback from teachers.

Recognise his / her strengths and weaknesses. Improve and make further progress.
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AfL : Role of a teacher

Provide opportunities for students to obtain & use information about their progress towards learning goals

Plan strategies to ensure students understand the goals they are pursuing Explain the criteria required in assessing their products
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AfL : Recognised as central to classroom practice

Much of what teachers & students do is described as assessment e.g. tasks given in class & questions asked prompts students to demonstrate knowledge, skills & understanding These are observed and interpreted

Judgements are made on how learning can be improved

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AfL : An on going process aimed at understanding & improving student learning.

It involves : making our expectations clear to students. setting appropriate learning outcomes. relating student performance to learning outcomes. using learning information to improve student learning.
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AfL : A key professional skill for teachers

Teachers should have the knowledge and skill to : Plan for assessment. Observe learning. Analyse & interpret evidence of learning Give feedback to students. Support students in self assessment & self - correction

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AfL : Sensitive and Constructive

Teachers should be aware of the impact of comments, marks and grades on students. Comment to be focused on the product rather than the individual. This is constructive for both learning and motivation.

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AfL : Constructive Guidance

Pinpoint strengths & weaknesses

Provide support to improve

Advise on how to develop them

Be clear & constructive

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AfL : Emphasizes motivation

Encouraging learning

Fostering motivation

Emphasizing progress

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Raising standards

AfL : Promotes commitment

Students need to understand
What they want to achieve

and
How are they going to it achieve

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AfL when used effectively will:

triggers optimistic response to assessment results

lay a foundation for students to self - assess & set goals

close the gap between where the students are now & where we want them to be STAR , IPOH

THANK YOU

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