2. Basic Concepts and
Principles in Assessing
Learning
Assessment
- etymologically it came from a Latin word
“ASSIDERE”
“Assidere” means to sit beside another
3. Basic Concepts and
Principles in Assessing
Learning
Assessment
- process of gathering data for the purpose of
making decisions
4. Basic Concepts and
Principles in Assessing
Learning
Assessment in Learning
- the systematic and purpose-oriented collection,
analysis, and interpretation of evidence of student
learning in order to make informed decisions relevant
to the learners
5. What are the different types
of Assessment in Learning?
1. Formative assessment
2. Summative assessment
3. Diagnostics assessment
4. Placement assessment
5. Traditional assessment
6. Authentic assessment
6. Principles in Assessing
Learning
1. Assessment should have a clear purpose
2. Assessment is not an end in itself
3. Assessment is an ongoing, continuous, and
formative process
4. Assessment is learner-centered
5. Assessment is both process and product-oriented
6. Assessment must be comprehensive and holistic
7. Assessment requires the use appropriate
measures
8. Assessment should be as authentic as possible
