UNIT 01 UNDERSTANDING THE PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF ASSESSMENT

 

Q1. What is the function of assessment in learning and development? (Unit 1: 1.1)   Q2. What is the key concept & principles of assessment?  (Unit 1: 1.2 & 5.1 & 5.2)   Q.3 What is the primary role & responsibilities of an assessor? ( Unit 1: 1.3)  

 

Q4. What are the legal and/or professional body regulations and requirements relevant to the assessment in your own area of practice? & How do you ensure you keep up-to-date with changing legislation/regulations etc. within your own area of practice?   Q5. Compare the strengths and limitations of a range of assessment methods with reference to the needs of individual learners: (Unit 1: 2.1 Unit 2: 2.1 Unit 3: 1.1 & 1.2)

 

Assessment Method	How the assessment is carried out	Strengths of this assessment method	Limitations of this assessment method
Observation
Questioning
Examination of Products
Settings Projects and Assignments
Professional Discussion
Evidence from others
Simulation
Recognised Prior Learning (RPL)

Q6. What are the key factors to consider when planning an assessment?  Unit 1: 3.1 Unit 2: 1.1   Q7.  Holistic Assessment (a) Evaluate the benefits of using a holistic approach to assessment? And (b) explain how  you would plan a holistic approach to assessment  (Unit 1: 3.2 & 3.3 Unit 2: 1.4 Unit 3: 1.1 & 1.2 & 2.1)   Q8. What are the types of risk that may be involved in the types of assessments in your own area of responsibility? (Include factors for the candidate/assessor/employer/logistics/training centre)Unit 1: 3.4 & 3.5 Unit 3: 1.2  

 

Q9. How you would minimise these risks through the planning process? (Unit 1 3.5)

 

 

 

Q10. How do you involve candidates in planning assessments?  Unit 1: 4.1  Unit 2: 1.2 & 1.3 Unit 3: 1.3 & 2.1 & 2.2

 

 

 

Q10a Who else is involved in planning assessments and why?

 

  Q10b How can the assessor keep all parties involved in the planning process and up-to-date with progress or any potential problems and why is this important?

 

  Q11 What information would the Assessor ensure that learners and others involved in the assessment process had available to them and why? )Unit 1: 4.2 Unit 2: 1.2 Unit 3: 1.3 & 2.2)

 

  Q12 How can peer assessment be used effectively to promote learner involvement and personal responsibility in the assessment of learning? (Unit 1: 4.3 Unit 2: 1.2 Unit 3: 1.3)

 

 

 

Q13 How can self-assessment be used effectively to promote learner involvement and personal responsibility in the assessment of learning? (Unit 1: 4.3 Unit 2: 1.2 Unit 3: 1.3)

 

  Q14 At what stage would an Assessor identify any specific needs of individual learners? (Unit 1: 4.4 Unit 2: 1.1 & 1.2 & 1.3 Unit 3: 1.1 & 1.2)

 

  Q14b Give an example of how can assessment arrangements could be adapted to meet the needs of individual learners/circumstances?

 

 

 

Q15 Why is it important to establish a rapport with all candidates? (Unit 1 1.4)

 

 

 

Q15b How would the assessor establish a good rapport with their candidates?(Unit 1 1.4)

 

 

 

Q16 Why is it important the assessor ensures evidence is? (Unit 1: 1.2 & 5.1 Unit 2: 2.1  Unit 3: 2.3)

 

Sufficient Authentic Current Q17 Why does the Assessor need to ensure that assessment decisions are:- Unit 1: 1.2 & 5.2 Unit 2: 2.1 & 2.2 Unit 3: 2.4

 

a)     Made against specified criteria b)    Valid c)     Reliable d)    Fair Q18 Why is quality assurance an essential part of the assessment process? Unit 1: 6.1 Unit 3: 2.5

 

 

 

 

Q19 What are the quality assurance and standardisation procedures in your own area of practice and/or the training organisation you work for? Unit 1: 6.2Unit 2: 2.3 Unit 3: 2.5

 

 

 

 

 

Q20 How would the assessor ensure they are involved in keeping up-to-date with changes/updates in the QA process?   Q21 What are the procedures to follow when there are disputes concerning assessment in own area of practice and/or the training organisation you for? (Unit 1: 6.3)   Q22 How would the assessor ensure they keep up-to-date with any changes/updates to the organisational procedures? (Unit 1 7.1)

 

  Q23 Why is it important to adhere to policies and follow procedures for the management of information relating to assessment?  Unit 1: 7.1

 

 

 

Q23 What are the key concepts of giving feedback to a Candidate that an Assessor should be aware of and implement? Unit 1: 7.2

 

 

 

Q24 How does feedback contribute to the assessment process? (Unit 1 7.2)

 

 

 

Q25 What are the key concepts of how an Assessor should conduct a question and answer (Q&A) session with a Candidate?       (Unit 1 7.2)   Q26 What are the policies and procedures relevant to assessment (Unit 1: 8.1)

 

  Q27 How can technology assist the assessment process? Unit 1: 8.2   Q28 What legal and best practice requirements for equality and diversity and, where appropriate bilingualism could there be in relation to assessment? Unit 1: 8.3

 

 

 

Q29 What is the value of reflective practice in the assessment process for both candidates and assessors? (Unit 1: 8.4)

 

  Q30 Why is continuing professional development in the assessment process important for assessors? (Unit 1 8.4)

 

  -End of Unit 1 Workbook-