LESSON

PLANS

Detailed
Lesson Plan

Semi-detailed
Lesson Plan

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4As Lesson
Plan

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Test
Papers

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Research
Topics

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Reflective
Journals

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North Davao Colleges

Assessment of Student
Learning
Field Study 5

Mr. John Visillas

Instructor

Anna Joy O. Salisid

BEED- III

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Conventional Assessment

Conventional tests require a combination of short answer, multiple-choice and

true/false.
Conventional, more traditional, assessment tools evaluate what skills students can
perform with success. They are generally knowledge-based, versus hands-on or
performance-based. They include traditional types of tests like multiple-choice, short
answer essays or constructed responses, and standardized tests such as those districts
administer to all students.
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Multiple-Choice Tests
Multiple-choice tests are popular tests that require students to recognize
correct answers from among several choices, usually three to four with all but one
choice wrong. They're easy to score, but not as easy to create because answer choices
must carefully balance one correct answer, one close-to-correct answer, with the
remaining wrong. Some students consider multiple-choice tests easier than essay tests,
and others consider them to be a greater challenge. If a student is fairly good at
strategy, he or she is likely to be successful with multiple-choice tests, since points can
be scored with a close guess through a process of elimination. But because the
answers are somewhat simpler to determine, they cause for a much broader
knowledge-base and this makes them more challenging to prepare for. Some students

can compensate for a lack of this broader knowledge-base through good test-taking
strategy.
Short-Answer Essay Tests
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Educators design short-answer essay tests to evaluate what can't be

articulated through multiple-choice questions. The tests generally require a deeper,
more detailed analysis of content that requires higher-order thinking. For this reason,
many students find essay responses to be more of a challenge. Question prompts are
used to elicit students responses, and can often involve application of complicated
concepts, synthesis and problem-solving through the making of comparisons,
identification of similarities and differences, and cause and effect relationships.
Questions typically use language like "explain," "how would" "describe" and "assess."

Constructed-Response Tests
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Constructed-response tests require short answer or fill-in-the-blank

questions, and require a blend of factual knowledge and higher-order reasoning.
Students place their own information in missing spaces rather than from among several
pre-prepared choices. They're much easier to create than multiple choice, and can
retain control over guessing. For this reason they're more difficult to score, and usually
require manual scoring with each response read and evaluated on its merits. When
used as part of a comprehensive standardized test, they tend not to be weighted as
heavily as other questions for ease of scoring.
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Standardized Tests
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Schools use standardized tests widely on a national level, and they are
part of every school district's accountability design. Many are considered "high stakes"
because they're taken by large populations of students, and if they do not perform well,
districts could lose valuable federal and state funding. Standardized tests need to be
easily scored for this reason, and are therefore designed using a typical combination of
multiple-choice, short answer, document-based questions and constructed responses.

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Alternative Assessment

Alternative assessments measure performance in forms other than traditional paperand-pencil, short answer tests. This article provides an extended explanation of
alternative assessments, including a variety of examples.
These types of assessments focus on what students can do without emphasizing
their weaknesses, especially in test-taking skills. Alternative assessments are not
graded like standardized tests are. Rather than counting the number of right and wrong
responses, these assessments give a holistic picture of a students abilities and
highlight where further improvement is needed. They give the student a chance to
demonstrate the depth and scope of learning without being limited to narrow questions
or make-or-break tests. Often, alternative assessments are utilized for students with
learning disabilities who have difficulties performing on standardized tests.
Popular forms of alternative assessment include:
Essays
If a student has difficulty with standardized verbal assessments, writing an essay
may be a better way for her to exhibit her comprehension and skills. An essay
can also show how a student thinks about a certain subject in more detail than
multiple-choice or short-answer questions.

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Portfolios
Most often used as replacements for end-of-course testing, portfolios exhibit the
progression of a students learning over time. A teacher may create a portfolio
compiling student essays, lab reports, or other assignments to demonstrate
learning that a standardized test may not. Portfolios are typically attached to
specific learning objectives and include a reflective piece by the student. Web 2.0
capabilities have allowed students to create and post portfolios online to share
with other students and their teachers.
Presentations/demonstrations
These activities allow a teacher to observe his students performing the skills he
is teaching. A science fair is a type of alternative assessment, as are choral
performances. A math teacher may ask his students to design a bridge based on
hypothetical dimensions he has provided.

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AuthenticAssessment

Good question! Authentic assessment is a method of evaluation in which students

perform real-life tasks to demonstrate their ability to apply relevant knowledge and skills.
An authentic assessment typically includes a task for students to complete and a rubric
which indicates how the task will be graded. Criterion-reference , a term typically
associated with authentic assessment, stresses the ability of authentic assessment to
evaluate a specific test or specific area of content material. In other words, authentic
assessment directly assesses a student's mastery of certain knowledge and skills.
Authentic assessment is unique to the individual experience of each student.

Authentic

assessment

is

also

known

by

other

names:

performance-based assessment-this is this is a popular term when referring to

authentic assessments. However, some feel that this is not an appropriate term as there
is not reference to the authentic nature of the assessment, as it is possible to have the
student perform a task that has no authentic connection to the real world.

direct assessment-this refers to the direct nature of the assessment and the
student shows directly how to apply the knowledge. In contract, a student would
indirectly show knowledge in a multiple-choice type test.

alternative assessment- as it is an alternative to traditional assessment29

What are Rubrics?

A rubric is a scoring tool that explicitly represents the performance expectations for an
assignment or piece of work. A rubric divides the assigned work into component parts
and provides clear descriptions of the characteristics of the work associated with each
component, at varying levels of mastery. Rubrics can be used for a wide array of
assignments: papers, projects, oral presentations, artistic performances, group projects,
etc. Rubrics can be used as scoring or grading guides, to provide formative feedback to
support and guide ongoing learning efforts, or both.

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INTRODUCTION

Field Study is being prepared for those practice teachers in order to provide a
knowledge when they are already professional teachers. They develop their skills and
enhance their knowledge in dealing the students. They also get familiar with what would
likely happen in a classroom setting. In short, this is a preparation for a real teaching
experience.
I have done my field study for almost a week at Juan Cruz Sr. Elementary School. At
first I was hesitant to do the observation. I looked around and I witnessed how busy the
teachers were. I had second thoughts on how I could conduct an interview.
However, I was able to do the task with the help of my sister. The work of the is not
easy. For me, it has a big difference compared to other professional jobs because you
have to be more patient and calm. As teachers , we have to be positive and dedicated in
sharing not only our knowledge and wisdom but also our love to our students.
Above all, we should trust God because He is the source of knowledge.

Reflection

Detailed and semi- detailed lesson plan is just the same. They have the same
features. They have all the parts of a lesson plan. Its just that detailed lesson plan is
very long. It is very detailed. Everything that a teacher will do is indicated in the detailed
lesson plan. All the activities and quizzes are included in the lesson plan. It can
consume several pages while the semi- detailed lesson plan is shorter. It can take only
1 to 2 pages. Everything that is written there are all shorten.
There are advantages and disadvantages in using the detailed and semidetailed. When you use detailed lesson plan, all that you want to teach is written there.
All you have to do is just look at it and your lesson is smoothly planned. In semi
detailed, you will have shorten time in preparing the lesson plan. Its just that you need
to think of what kind of activities you are going to give to your students.
I observed that making lesson plan is not that easy. You really have to spend
time in making it especially the detailed lesson plan.

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Reflection

Basically, there are three types of assessments the teacher do in the class. The teacher
needs to evaluate the students whether they have learned or not. By assessing the
students, the teacher will know about their students knowledge, abilities, interests and
needs. The students need to be guided so that the teacher will know their strengths and
weaknesses so that this will be improved.

I noticed that Conventional, Alternative and Authentic Assessment have different types
of tests but they have the same goal and that is improving the students holistic
development.

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Reflection

Using the rubrics in scoring the students performances makes the teachers job lighter
because the teacher will only base on the criterias that is in the rubrics. As a future
educator or teacher, I will really use rubrics. We all know that teachers have many
things to do. There are test papers and quizzes to be checked, making lesson plans,
doing grades, etc. With the help of using rubrics, the teachers will have easier task in
grading a certain kind of test or performance.

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REFLECTIVE
JOURNALS

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Reflective Journal 1: Test Preparation

1. What measures have you taken to assure yourself that your test items were
clear, accurate and well-focused on the objectives?
I used the Table of Specification so that I will have guides in making test
questions.

2. What problem have you encountered? How did you respond to them? How could
you avoid them next time?
I had problems in constructing test questions. The next time I did was I
looked into the guidelines.

3. Do your test item provide for a wide range of student learning abilities? Describe
how this has been catered for?
Yes.

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Reflective Journal 2: Checking, Marking and Interpreting Test Results

1. What type of information about pupils progress can be obtained by correcting

your students test?
I assessed students by presentation in a class, oral interview and cloze
examination.

2. If your test shows that 50% or more of the learners get low marks, what does this
tell you?
It only tells that my students didnt really understand the lessons.

3. If there are lot of learners who do poorly in one subject area, what will you do to
respond to this?
I am making reviews, repetition of topics and tutoring.

4. How else could you have successfully assessed your learners abilities?
Encourage other activities in which the child can experience success and
keep them connected.

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Reflective Journal 3: Evaluation

1. How did you evaluate the performance of your learners? Do you reflect on their
responses and review their achievements? How?

I gathered information about the quality of teaching and use the

information to make educational decisions and improve instructional

process.
2. Did you use varied forms of assessment for the lesson? Which of these forms
are useful? Why?
Yes. For me the most useful is the informal assessment because I can
determine the students behavior and performance in class. I dont need
specific agenda for the day, but I am making different things about
students as they proceed through the school day naturally.
3. Have you used formative and summative assessment strategies? Provide an
example each.
Yes, like giving quizzes and exams.
4. How do you use assessment results as a guide in further planning your lesson?
I am using the assessment in further planning the lesson by making
lessons that would fit in or make improvements to students that would help
them in gaining more knowledge.
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Table of Contents

Lesson Plans

a. Detailed Lesson Plan

b. Semi- detailed Lesson Plan ....

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c. 4As Lesson Plan ..

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Reflection .

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Test Papers ...

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a. Teacher-made ..
b. Division-made

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Reflection .

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Research Topics ..

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a. Conventional Assessment ...

b. Alternative Assessment
c. Authentic Assessment .

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Reflection ..

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Rubrics ..

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Reflection .

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Reflective Journals

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a. Test Preparation ..
b. Checking .
c. Evaluation
Pictorials

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Reflection
Division-made and Teacher-made test papers are the same.Its just that division-made
tests come from the division while teacher-made is provided by the teacher itself. I
interviewed a teacher and she said that the test questions they are making as test
papers were copied from the questionnaires in the division-made. For me, I guess it
would not be that complicated making test questions because the teacher can get
questions from the test questions in the division-made test papers.

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Teacher-made

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Division-made

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