Pathway pp initial assessments
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An initial assessment is used to determine a learner's current level in English and math, assess their suitability for a program, and inform their individual learning plan. Current assessments tend to be brief multiple choice tests that do not adequately measure writing skills or functional abilities. A diagnostic assessment is more thorough, identifying what skills a learner has and what needs development across the full curriculum. Moving forward, assessments should present students with real-world tasks requiring problem solving, data display, formal writing, and discussion.
Pathway pp initial assessments
- 2. What is an initial assessment? • Is an integral part of the IAG process • An initial assessment gives a clear indication of a learner’s current English and maths level • Initial assessment is used to ascertain the student’s suitability for the programme and readiness to learn
- 3. Paper based initial assessment Task 1 Look at the initial assessments on your table and discuss the content of each. Use the grid to write down your findings from the three assessments. Form a discussion when you have collected all the data.
- 4. Current assessments being used Initial assessments are generally multiple choice Assessments tend to be brief and not robust enough Are skills based and not ‘functional’ Do not test writing skill
- 5. The importance of a diagnostic assessment • Is a thorough assessment of skills across all aspects of the curriculum • A diagnostic assessment will highlight the skills a learner is competent with and will tell you what skills need to be developed. • A diagnostic assessment helps to inform the ILP (Individual Learning Plan) and is specific to each individual
- 6. Moving forward with functional skills Students are faced with a number of tasks to problem solve Expected to show their working out to maths tasks Draw graphs and charts to display data Write formal letters, emails or newsletters Take part in discussion and presentation
- 7. Discussion point Task 2 Free writing exercise Dan has completed a free writing piece as part of his assessment. Use the functional skills standards to map across what he has written.
- 8. The importance of a good assessment Gives you quality information about the ability of the student at the start of the programme Tests a wide variety of English and maths skills Is functional requiring learners to interpret a task and to use a range of skills to problem solve
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