The aims of this course are:

1. To look at theoretical aspects of  Classroom-Based Assessment.

  • Purpose
  • Types of measurement
  • Practicality
  • Reliability
  • Validity

2. To look at practical aspects of Classroom-Based Assessment

  • Evaluating without tests (alternative assessment)
    • Portfolios
    • Journals
    • Projects
    • Self-assessment
    • Peer-assessment
    • Learner conversations
    • Conferences
    • Interviews
  • Evaluating with tests
    • Vocabulary review tests
    • Cloze question tests
    • Closed question tests
    • Open-ended question tests
    • Desinging tests to be used with the textbook
    • Standardized tests
    • Authentic tests

3. To look at methods of recording Classroom-Based Assessment

  • Scoring tests
  • Scoring alternative assessments
  • Interpreting test score
  • Storing scores: EXCEL SPREADSHEET.