Learning Episode 3: Using Different Assessment Methods, Tools and

Tasks

My Learning Episode Overview

There are different assessment methods, assessment tools and
assessment tasks to assess several domains of learning cognitive, affective
and psychomotor.
No single assessment method/tool/task can assess all forms of
learning. With Gardners learners multiple intelligences, learning when
assessed can be demonstrated in nine (9) different ways and therefore can
be assessed in nine (9) different ways, too. Teacher, therefore, should make
use of varied assessment tools and tasks. In fact, one principle of
assessment is to make use of varied methods and tools.
In this Episode, you will see which methods, tools and tasks are used
for learners with varied multiple intelligences and in different domains of
learning.
My Intended Learning Outcomes
At the end of this Episode, I must be able to:
1. Identify different assessment methods, assessment tools and
assessment tasks and
2. Select the appropriate assessment method/tool/task for
different domains of learning and for the 9 intelligences.
My Performance Criteria
I will be rated along the following:
a. Quality of my observations and documentation
b. Completeness and depth of my analysis
c. Depth and clarity of my classroom observation based
reflections
d. Completeness, organization, clarity of my portfolio and
e. Time of submission of my portfolio
My Learning Essentials

 Assessment methods can be classified as traditional and authentic.

Traditional assessment method refers to the usual paper-and-pencil
test, while authentic assessment refers to non-paper-and-pencil
test. Authentic assessment is also called alternative assessment, it
being an alternative to the traditional.
The paper-and-pencil test (traditional assessment) assesses learning
in the cognitive domain (Bloom) or declarative knowledge (Kendall
and Marzano, 2012).
The paper-and-pencil test, however, is inadequate to measure all
forms of learning. Psychomotor learning (Kendall and Marzano,
2012) or procedural knowledge (Kendall and Marzano, 2012) cannot
be measured by a paper-and-pencil test.
Assessment tools for the cognitive domain (declarative knowledge)
are the different paper-and-pencil tests are shown in figure2.
ConstructedResponse

Selected Response
Alternate
Response

Completion

Matching type

Short Answer

Multiple Choice

Essayrestricted or
non-restricted
Problem

Figure 2. Two groups of Written Tests and Specific Examples

Examples of authentic assessment tools are the demonstrations of
what have been learned by either a product or a performance. (Refer
to Figure 3).
PRODUCT

PERFORMAN
CE

Product Output

Performance
Tasks

Visual e.g.
graph, collage,
reflective
journal

e.g.
experiments,
oral
presentation,

Figure 3. Groups and Examples of Authentic Tasks

We make use of varied methods because there are many forms of
learning- cognitive, affective and psychomotor (Bloom). For Kendall
and Marzano there are also three (3) information (declarative
knowledge), metacognitive procedures (procedural knowledge) and
psychomotor procedures (physical / motor / manipulative skills. (See
Figure 4).

Information
(declarative
knowledge)

Metacognitive
Procedures
(Procedural
knowledge)

Psychomotor
Procedures
(Physical, motor/
manipulative skills)

Kendalls and
Marzanos New
Taxonomy
Figure 4. Kendalls and Marzanos New Taxonomy

Learners have multiple intelligences and varied learning styles.

Students must be given the opportunity to demonstrate learning that is
aligned to their multiple intelligences and to their learning styles. It is
good for teachers to consider the multiple intelligences of learners to
enable learners to demonstrate learning in a manner which makes
them feel comfortable and successful

My Map

Figure 5. Multiple Intelligences

source: http://bestcareermatch.com/multiple-intelligences

I will observe three (3) different classes

I will reflect on the guide questions given below
To hit my target, I will follow these steps:
1. Read the Learning Essentials given above.
2. Observe at least 3 classes, with a learning partner.
I will choose one class from each of the three groups.
Group 1 Language/ Science/ Math
Group 2 Physical Education, ICT, TLE
Group 3 Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao/Araling
Panlipunan
3. Analyze my observations with the use of guide questions.
4. Reflect on my observations and analysis.
5. Answer the LET-like test items.
6. Come up with my portfolio
My Learning Activities
I will observe 3 Resource Teachers and focus my observation on their
assessment practices with the help of an observation Sheet.
OBSERVATION SHEET # 2.1 Traditional Assessment Practices
Learning in the Cognitive Domain and Declarative Knowledge
Resource Teacher: Mrs. Irene Mondejar School: Rizal High School
Grade/Year Level: 10 STE 1
Subject Area: Ekonomiks
________

Date:

Please put a check on the test which the

Paper-and-Pencil
Tests
Selected-response type
1. Alternate
Response

teacher used and give at least 2 test items

as examples. You may ask for samples of
past tests that your Resource Teacher used
in the past to complete your matrix
NONE
Pagtapat tapatin. Isulat lamang sa Hanay A ang
letra mula sa hanay B.
Column A:
___ 1. Salaping tinatanggap ng tao kapalit ng
ginawang produkto at serbisyo.

2. Matching type

___ 2. Pinakamataas na uri ng pangangailangan

ayon kay Abraham Maslow.
___ 3. Pagpapakilala ng mga produkto batay sa
katangian at kabutihan ng paggamit at pagbili
nito.
Column B:
a. Kita
b. Presyo
c. Law of Diminishing Utility

3. Multiple Choice

NONE.

4. Others

Identification:
__________ 1. Bilang ng tao na naninirahan sa isang
lugar.
__________ 2. Agham sa pag-aaral ng balangkas sa
populasyon.

*For Filipino
Constructed-Response
type
1. Completion
D: Isulat ang btamang pangatnig sa patlang upang

mabuo ang pangungusap.

26. Sa isang kisapmata, lumipad ang ibon ___
nawala sa mga halaman.
27. Tinangka noon ng Pilipinas na makuha ang
Sabah ___ may mga dokumentong nagpapatunay
naninirahan doon an gating mga ninuno.

C: Isulat sa patlang ang hinihingi ng mga sa

sumusunod.
2. Short answer
type

______ 12. Sino ang may-akda ng Florante at

Laura?
______ 13. Kanino inialay ng may-akda ang Ibong
Adarna?

3. Problem solving
4. Essay

NONE.

Non - Restricted

Sumulat ng sanaysay tungkol sa

pangangalaga ng mga yamang likas.

tamang

5. Others
Matching Type:
Piliin sa hanay B ang hinihingi sa hanay A. Isulat
sa patlang ang titik ng sagot.
Hanay A:
_____ 60. Ipinatapon ng pamahalaang Kastila
noong 1872 dahil sa himagsikan sa Cavite.
_____ 61. Nag-anyaya kay Rizal na manithan sa
tirahang opisyal ng Legasyon.
Hanay B:
A. Jose Ma. Basa
B. Lecaros
C. Blabino Mauricio

OBSERVATION SHEET # 2.2 Traditional Assessment Practices*

Learning in the Cognitive Domain and Declarative Knowledge
Resource Teacher: _________________School: Rizal High School
Grade/Year Level: STE 10 -1
________

Paper-and-Pencil
Tests
Selected-response type
1. Alternate
Response
2. Matching type

3. Multiple Choice

4. Others

Subject Area: Filipino Date:

Please put a check (

) on the test which
the teacher used and give at least 2 test
items as examples. You may ask for samples
of past tests that your Resource Teacher
used in the past to complete your matrix

*For Literature, Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao, Araling Panlipunan

Constructed-Response
type
1. Completion

2. Short answer type

3. Problem solving

4. Essay

a.) Restricted

b.) non-restricted

5. others

OBSERVATION SHEET # 2.3 Authentic Assessment Practices*

Learning in the Psychomotor Domain, Procedural Knowledge,
Product and Performance
Resource Teacher: _________________
School:______________
Grade/Year Level: _______________
________
Authentic Assessment
1. Product

Teachers Signature: __________

Subject Area: _______________ Date:

Describe how a product/performance was

assessed?
Example/s of product/s assessed. How was it/were
they assessed?

2. Performance
(Psychomotor)

Example/s of performance/s assessed. How was

it/were they assessed?

*For Physical Education, EPP/TLE, Music and Arts

My Analysis
1. In what subjects was traditional assessment method used most?

2. Which among the traditional assessment tools/test/ was/were used

most often?

3. In what subjects was authentic assessment method used most?

4. Which products or performances were assessed? Give examples.

5. What assessment tools and tasks were used to assess learning in the
cognitive domain, and declarative knowledge?

6. What assessment tools and tasks were used to assess the learning of
psychomotor skills/ procedural knowledge?

7. Was there assessment of learning in the affective domain? Explain your

answer.

8. To which multiple intelligences did the assessment tools and tasks

respond? Come up with a table of Intelligences which were given
attention and the corresponding assessment task used.
MI

ASSESSMENT

My Reflections
What happens when your assessment method and tool do not match
with your domain of learning?

Have we been fair to learners whom we learned are equipped with

multiple intelligences when in the past we only used paper-and-pencil test
which was most fit only for the linguistically intelligent learners?
Integrating Theory and Practice
1. Which does NOT belong to the group?
A. Completion Test
B. Multiple Choice
2. Which does NOT belong to the group?
A. Completion Test
B. Problem Solving

C. Matching type
D. Alternate Response
C. Multiple Choice
D. Short Answer

3. Which type of test measures students thinking, organizing and written

communication skills?
A. Extemporaneous Speech
B. Completion type

C. Short Answer
D. Essay

4. Teacher Dada wants to test students acquisition of declarative

knowledge. Which test is appropriate?
A. Performance test
B. Submission of a report
5. Performance test: Psychomotor skills

C. Short answer test

D. Essay

Paper-and-pencil test: _______________________

A. Declarative knowledge
B. Psychomotor procedures
Knowledge

C. Motor Skills
D.
Procedural

6. Teacher Peter wants to know how well his students have imbibed the
virtue of honesty. Which tool is most appropriate?
A. Personality Test
B. Student interview
C. Reflective journal on How Honest am I?
D. Written test
7. Which assessment task is most fit for logic-smart learners?
A. Solving a puzzle
B. Showing the steps through a diagram
C. Describing the solution
D. Composing a song
8. Which assessment task works best for language-smart learners?
A. Oral presentation
B. By the use of graphic organizers
C. Dance
D. By demonstration

My Learning Portfolio
1. Refer to the K to 12 Curriculum Guide. Select at least one
competency for each domain of learning and give an appropriate
assessment tool/task.
Domains of Learning
(Bloom, Kendall and
Marzano)
1. Cognitive/ Declarative
Knowledge / Process

Competency

Assessment Tool/Task

2. Psychomotor / Motor
Skills

3. Affective

2. Give the 9 Multiple Intelligences (9) cited by Gardner. Give at least 1

example of assessment tool/task to assess this particular intended
learning outcome: to explain the meaning of Pygmalion effect
Language smart In 3 sentences, explain the meaning of Pygmalion effect
Logic Smart Picture Smart Nature Smart Body Smart Music Smart Self Smart People Smart Spirit Smart 3. Research on 2 assessment tools/tasks for learning in the affective
domain.
Present them here. Cite your references.