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Assessment forLearning( AfL)
Prepared by :
Abidah btSarajul Haq
EL SBOA National AssessorSekolah Tuanku Abdul Rahman
Ipoh , Perak
SEKOLAH TUANKU ABDUL RAHMAN , IPOH
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AfL - Focuses on :
how students learn.
day to day progress in learning in
the classroom.
the interpretation of evidence.
STAR , IPOH
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AfLA powerful way to improve
learning & raise standards
HOW?
By integrating AfL into everyday
classroom practice.
By using assessment in the
classroom to raise studentsachievement.
STAR , IPOH
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AfL : also known as FormativeAssessment.OBJECTIVES :
to assess students regularly in order toidentify problems.
To offer feedback to help overcome theproblems.
STAR , IPOH
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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.
STAR , IPOH
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AfL : Role of a student
Receive feedback from teachers.
Recognise his / her strengths andweaknesses.
Improve and make further progress.
STAR , IPOH
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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
STAR , IPOH
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AfL : Recognised as central to classroom
practice
Much of what teachers & students do isdescribed as assessment e.g.
tasks given in class & questions askedprompts students to demonstrate knowledge,skills & understanding
These are observed and interpreted
Judgements are made on how learning can beimproved
STAR , IPOH
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AfL : An ongoing 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.
STAR , IPOH
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AfL : A key professional skill for
teachers
Teachers should have the knowledgeand skill to :
Plan for assessment.
Observe learning.
Analyse & interpret evidence of learning
Give feedback to students.
Support students in self assessment &
self - correction
STAR , IPOH
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AfL : Sensitive and Constructive
Teachers should be aware of the impactof comments, marks and grades onstudents.
Comment to be focused on the productrather than the individual.
This is constructive for both learningand motivation.
STAR , IPOH
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Pinpoint strengths & weaknesses
Provide support Advise onto improve how to develop them
Be clear & constructive
STAR , IPOH
AfL : Constructive Guidance
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STAR , IPOH
AfL : Emphasizes motivation
Encouraging learning
Fostering motivation
Emphasizing progress
Raising standards
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Students need to understand
STAR , IPOH
AfL : Promotes commitment
What they want to achieve
and
How are they going to achieveit
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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 beSTAR , IPOH
AfL when used effectively will:
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THANK YOU
STAR , IPOH