Assessment For Learning (अधिगम के लिए आंकलन)

UNIT 1: Perspective of Assessment and Evaluation

• Perspective on assessment and evaluation for learning in a constructive paradigm.

• Distinction between assessment oflearning and assessment for learning

• Classifying the terms: Test, measurement, examination, assessment, evaluation

• Formative and summative evaluation, CBCS

UNIT 2: Assessment of subject-based learning

• Enlarging notions of subject-based learning a constructivist perspective.

• Assessment tools& different kinds of task: assignment, projects and performances.

• Different kinds of tests and their construction. Characteristics of good test.

• Quantitative and qualitative aspect of assessment, appropriate tools for each.

• Characteristies of a good test.

UNIT 3: Assessment of Learning

• Dimension oflearning: cognitive, affective and performances.

• Assessment of affective learning: attitude, values, interest, self-concept.

• Assessment of scholastic perfonnance

• Tools and techniques for assessment_ Blue print & test construction.

UNIT 4: Data Analysis, Feedback and Reporting

• Statistical tools-Graphical representation, frequency distribution, measured of central

tendency & variation, n01mal distribution (NPC), percentile rank, correlation (rank

difference & product moment method).

• Feedback as an essential component of fo1mative assessment.

• Developing and maintaining a comprehensive learner profile.

UNIT 5: Examination Reforms: Issues and directions

• Examination for gradation, ce11ification and Promotion.

• Unit test, term examination, Monthly, Quarterly, HalfYearly and Annual examination,

semester system and board examination.

• Management of assessment and examinations, use of question bank.

• Role ofICT in in improving quality of examination

• Blue print and test construction .