TMN3706
Assignment 3 2024
(872807)- DUE 26
July 2024
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS
[DATE]
[COMPANY NAME]
[Company address]
, TMN3706 Assignment 3 2024 (872807)- DUE 26 July 2024
1. QUESTION 1
1.1. Discuss the basic terms of assessment. (15)
1.2. Distinguish between the substantive concept and procedural concept. (10) 100
TMN3706 Assignment 03 /2024 Assessment criteria We will know that students will be able
to:
• Identify prevailing practices and methods. • Indicate how such practices should be utilised
to enhance learning.
• Select a variety of teaching practices to diverse settings.
• Apply these practices in different settings
1.1. Discuss the Basic Terms of Assessment (15 marks)
In educational contexts, assessment refers to the various methods and tools educators use to
evaluate, measure, and document the academic readiness, learning progress, skill acquisition, or
educational needs of students. Here are some basic terms related to assessment:
1. Formative Assessment: This is an ongoing process used by teachers to monitor student
learning and provide ongoing feedback. Examples include quizzes, drafts, and peer
reviews. Its purpose is to improve student learning during the learning process.
2. Summative Assessment: This type of assessment evaluates student learning at the end of
an instructional period by comparing it against some standard or benchmark. Examples
include final exams, end-of-term projects, and standardized tests.
3. Diagnostic Assessment: This is used before instruction begins to determine students'
existing knowledge base and skill levels. It's often used to identify strengths and
weaknesses and to inform instruction.
4. Criterion-Referenced Assessment: This measures student performance against a fixed
set of standards or criteria. It determines whether each student has learned a specific body
of knowledge.
Assignment 3 2024
(872807)- DUE 26
July 2024
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS
[DATE]
[COMPANY NAME]
[Company address]
, TMN3706 Assignment 3 2024 (872807)- DUE 26 July 2024
1. QUESTION 1
1.1. Discuss the basic terms of assessment. (15)
1.2. Distinguish between the substantive concept and procedural concept. (10) 100
TMN3706 Assignment 03 /2024 Assessment criteria We will know that students will be able
to:
• Identify prevailing practices and methods. • Indicate how such practices should be utilised
to enhance learning.
• Select a variety of teaching practices to diverse settings.
• Apply these practices in different settings
1.1. Discuss the Basic Terms of Assessment (15 marks)
In educational contexts, assessment refers to the various methods and tools educators use to
evaluate, measure, and document the academic readiness, learning progress, skill acquisition, or
educational needs of students. Here are some basic terms related to assessment:
1. Formative Assessment: This is an ongoing process used by teachers to monitor student
learning and provide ongoing feedback. Examples include quizzes, drafts, and peer
reviews. Its purpose is to improve student learning during the learning process.
2. Summative Assessment: This type of assessment evaluates student learning at the end of
an instructional period by comparing it against some standard or benchmark. Examples
include final exams, end-of-term projects, and standardized tests.
3. Diagnostic Assessment: This is used before instruction begins to determine students'
existing knowledge base and skill levels. It's often used to identify strengths and
weaknesses and to inform instruction.
4. Criterion-Referenced Assessment: This measures student performance against a fixed
set of standards or criteria. It determines whether each student has learned a specific body
of knowledge.
