Assessment in the creative arts
Assessment in the creative arts 7-12
Objectives of assessment
The objectives of assessment are it:
- reinforces student learning
- aids in planning for effective teaching and learning
- produces evidence of student achievement
- creates and collects student data.
Assessment for learning
Teacher practice identifying student knowledge, skills and areas for growth.
Assessment as learning
A student engages, reflects and monitors their learning.
Assessment of learning
Evidence of student achievement against outcomes and standards.
Formative (informal) assessment evidence ideas:
- rehearsal notes
- work samples
- group work reflections
- class discussions
- questioning examples
- self-evaluation sheets
- peer feedback.
Summative (formal) assessment evidence ideas:
- performance recordings
- presentations - viva voce, digital, oral
- research
- process diaries, logbooks, portfolios
- compositions/scripts/designs.
Assessment evaluation questions
The five assessment evaluation questions are:
- What are you asking the student to do, produce or create?
- Does the student know the requirements and understand the assessment criteria?
- Can the student set measurable and achievable goals?
- Is student able to monitor and reflect on their learning when completing the assessment?
- Will the feedback be purposeful, allow for creative growth, and improve their learning?
Frequently asked questions
Question - Do I need to formally assess each outcome?
Answer - All outcomes must be assessed, however, there is no requirement to formally assess all of them.
Question - Do I need to formally assess 'values and attitudes'?
Answer - The values and attitudes are not to be included in formal assessments. Address these when carefully planning your teaching and learning.
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