Fundamentals of Assessment by Chue, Kah Loong; Yeo, Amelia; Tan, Kelvin Heng Kiat;

Short description:

Offering a valuable introduction to those beginning their journey into educational assessment, this book provides both teachers and students insights into the challenging world of designing, implementing, and interpreting classroom assessments. A must read for trainee teachers, education policy makers and in-service teachers.

Long description:

Offering a valuable introduction to those beginning their journey into educational assessment, this book provides both teachers and students insights into the challenging world of designing, implementing, and interpreting classroom assessments.

School-based assessments are essential in planning for quality teaching and learning, but getting assessments "right" can be a challenging task for teachers, especially those who are new to the profession. It is exacerbated by the fact that because learners often experience assessment last in the lesson cycle, it is also the last consideration in teachers’ minds. This text is divided into four sections: (a) “Foundations of Assessment”, (b) “Assessment Design and Development”, (c) “Approaches to Formative Assessment”, and (d) “Sustainable Assessment for the Future”. By the end of the book, readers will have a solid understanding of classroom assessment practices and be equipped to design and implement assessments that support student learning, promote equity and inclusion, and take into account the important psychosocial aspects of assessment (e.g. how it impacts students’ well-being).

It is a must read for trainee teachers, education policymakers, and in-service teachers looking to freshen their knowledge of the latest educational assessment innovations.

“This book is a thoughtful and timely addition to the world of educational assessment. It brings together a rich mix of perspectives to unpack the complexities of assessment in clear, practical ways. Whether you're just starting out or have years of experience, it offers valuable insights to help you use assessment more effectively to support student learning.”

Anastasiya Lipnevich, Professor, Queens College and the Graduate Center, City University of New York

“Fundamentals of Assessment: Principles and Practice is an invaluable resource that empowers teachers to enhance their assessment practices. By blending academic insight with practical relevance, this book supports a reflective and informed approach to classroom assessment practices – exactly what teachers need!”

Liu Woon Chia, Director, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

Table of Contents:

Table of contents

List of Contributors

Part 1: Foundations of Assessment

1. Assessment Principles in Practice

Kah Loong Chue & Grace Koh

2. Assessment and Examination Policies in the Singapore Education System.

Karen Lam, Leong Wei Shin, Alwyn Pang, & Tan Kuo Cheang

3. Defensible Assessment Practices in Classroom Contexts: Contemplating the Role of Validity and Fairness

Amirhossein Rasooli & Lin Rongchan

4. Using Standards to Advance Student Learning

Claire Wyatt Smith & Megan Kimber

Part 2: Assessment Design and Development

5. Assessment and the Bigger Picture of Curriculum

Christina Ratnam-Lim & Teo Juin Ee

6. Designing and Crafting Traditional Classroom Assessment

Wong Chuan Yuh Ethan

7. Designing Quality Authentic Assessment

Christopher R. Gareis & Tay Hui Yong

8. Designing Quality Rubrics for Classroom Assessment

Lin Rongchan

9. Item Analysis in Practice: A Guide to Enhancing Teaching and Learning

Yvonne Seng Bee Gek & Kah Loong Chue

Part 3: Approaches to Formative Assessment

10. Impact of Classroom Culture on Assessment for Learning

Roszalina Rawi

11. From Passive Learners to Active Assessors: Empowering Students through Embracing Student Self-Assessment and Peer Assessment

Wong Hwei Ming

12. Supporting learners with assessment: An elementary approach

Tan Heng Kiat Kelvin

13. Fundamentals of Feedback

Durka Devi Palaraju & Tan Heng Kiat Kelvin

14. Assessment Feedback for Character and Citizenship Education - The 30-Day Gratitude Adventure

Kelvin Heng Kiat Tan, Jessica To, Dominique Aluquin, & Lye Kit Wan

Part 4: Sustainable Assessment for the Future

15. Twenty-first Century Competencies assessment using formative learning analytics in K-12: Case examples from Singapore

Elizabeth Koh Ruilin, Victor Lim Fei, & Christin Jonathan

16. Social and Emotional Learning Assessment: Significance, Approaches, Challenges, and Future Directions

Isabella Wong Yuen Fun

17. Assessment and Differentiation for diverse learners

Durka Devi Palaraju & Heng Tang Tang

18. Technology in Assessment

Bengi Birgili & Chue Kah Loong

19. Assessment and Wellbeing

Amelia Yeo & Lee Yingmin

Index