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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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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