Data wise: a step-by-step guide to using assessment results to improve teaching and learning

In this article we propose a framework for reporting mathematics results from national assessment surveys (NAS) such that effective use of the resulting reports can enhance teaching and learning. We explored literature on factors that may contribute to non-utilisation of assessment data as a basis for decision-making. In the context of South Africa, we identified the form and formats in which results of NAS are reported as a possible limiting factor to the effective use of summative assessment results for formative purposes. As an alternative, we propose a standards-based reporting framework that will ensure accurate measurement of, and meaningful feedback on, what learners know and can do. We illustrate how, within a properly designed reporting framework, the results of a NAS in mathematics can be used for formative purposes to enhance teaching and learning and, possibly, improve learner performance.

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Iranian EFL students’ perceptions of criteria for assessing students’ written performance

Global Journal of Foreign Language Teaching ◽

10.18844/gjflt.v9i1.3874 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 9 (1) ◽

pp. 2-9

Author(s):

Mostafa Tajgozari ◽

Zahra Alimorad

Keyword(s):

Writing Assessment ◽

Teaching And Learning ◽

Language Teaching ◽

Crucial Importance ◽

History Of ◽

Efl Students ◽

The Voice ◽

Written Performance ◽

Assessment Results ◽

Language Teaching And Learning

In the history of language teaching and learning, writing in general and the assessment of writing in particular have always been the topic of controversy. Listening to the voice of students with regard to the process of writing and its assessment is of crucial importance. Doing so, the present study intended to explore Iranian EFL students’ perceptions of criteria for assessing students’ written performance. To this aim, a convenient sample of students (N = 30) from different classes and institutes in Darab, Iran, was recruited to participate in the study. All of the participants were interviewed to determine their perceptions of criteria for writing assessment. Results indicated that based on students’ perceptions, grammar and spelling are the important factors in the assessment of a piece of writing, respectively. They also mentioned that the ability to write can be assessed through composition writing and their teachers should utilise their own perceptions rather than utilising a standard rubric. Keywords: Assessing writing, criteria, perceptions, students. ed.

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A Exploration Study on Practical Use of National Diagnostic Assessment Results for Developing Teaching and Learning Competencies of Local University

Asia-pacific Journal of Multimedia services convergent with Art Humanities and Sociology ◽

10.14257/ajmahs.2015.08.31 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 5 (4) ◽

pp. 521-528 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

HangChol Cho ◽

Sukjin Kwon

Keyword(s):

Teaching And Learning ◽

Diagnostic Assessment ◽

Learning Competencies ◽

Assessment Results

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IMPROVING STUDENTS’ VOCABULARY MASTERY TROUGH SNOWING BALL IN DESCRIPTIVE TEXT

PROJECT (Professional Journal of English Education) ◽

10.22460/project.v4i2.p223-229 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 4 (2) ◽

pp. 223

Author(s):

Nur Azizah ◽

Odo Fadloeli

Keyword(s):

Learning Process ◽

Teaching And Learning ◽

Research Study ◽

Student Assessment ◽

Learning Materials ◽

Heterogeneous Groups ◽

Average Students ◽

Assessment Results

The objective of this research study was to show how to improve the student’s vocabulary through snowing ball. Snowing ball is a way of presenting learning materials where students are formed in several heterogeneous groups to make a vocabulary. The data were obtained by the teaching and learning process, and analyze the student assessment results. The data collected were quantitative. The data analyzed from the control class value and experiment class value. The result of this research was showed the snowing ball method that used on this research will increase the average students’ score by 86%. It mean the snowing ball method on the control class is successful to improving the students’ vocabulary mastery. It also means the snowing ball method was successful to improve the student’s vocabulary. Keywords: Vocabulary, Snowing Ball, Improvement.

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Understanding How Students Learn: Preparing Students to Become Professionals

Perspectives on Issues in Higher Education ◽

10.1044/ihe12.1.16 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 12 (1) ◽

pp. 16-23

Author(s):

Lizbeth Curme Stevens

Keyword(s):

Service Learning ◽

Teaching And Learning ◽

Communication Disorders ◽

Learning Opportunities ◽

Graduate Courses ◽

Speech Language Pathologists ◽

Community Partners ◽

Scholarship Of Teaching ◽

Academic Service Learning

Abstract The intent of this article is to share my research endeavors in order to raise awareness of issues relative to what and how we teach as a means to spark interest in applying the scholarship of teaching and learning to what we do as faculty in communication sciences and disorders (CSD). My own interest in teaching and learning emerged rather abruptly after I introduced academic service-learning (AS-L) into one of my graduate courses (Stevens, 2002). To better prepare students to enter our profession, I have provided them with unique learning opportunities working with various community partners including both speech-language pathologists (SLPs) and teachers who supported persons with severe communication disorders.

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The Use of Supplementary Podcasting as an Instructional Tool in an Online Classroom Setting

Perspectives on Issues in Higher Education ◽

10.1044/ihe11.2.61 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 11 (2) ◽

pp. 61-66

Author(s):

Jennifer C. Friberg

Keyword(s):

Continuing Education ◽

Teaching And Learning ◽

Classroom Setting ◽

Educational Tool ◽

Instructional Tool ◽

Online Classroom ◽

Potential Applications ◽

Education Tool ◽

Professional Learners ◽

Professional Disciplines

Abstract The use of podcasting is incredibly widespread, with experts estimating that 60 million Americans will be using podcasting in some form by 2010. The use of podcasting has grown beyond entertainment to become an educational tool, showing promise as a way to disseminate information and create networks of professional learners. However, despite the growing clinical and educational uses of podcasting in other professional disciplines, podcasting is being used primarily as a continuing education tool for speech-language pathologists and audiologists at this time. This article provides guidelines and examines the potential applications for use of podcasting in teaching and learning in communication sciences and disorders.

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