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.

Selected - Constructed-
Response Response

Alternate Response Completion

Matching type Short Answer

Multiple Choice Essay-restricted or

non-restricted

Problem Solving

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 PERFORMANCE

Product Output Performance Tasks

e.g. experiments,
Visual e.g. graph,
oral presentation,
collage, reflective
dramatization
journal

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).

Metacognitive Psychomotor Procedures

Information
Procedures (Physical, motor/ manipulative
(declarative knowledge)
(Procedural knowledge) 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

Figure 5. Multiple Intelligences

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

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 teacher used and
give at least 2 test items as examples. You may ask for
Paper-and-Pencil Tests
samples of past tests that your Resource Teacher used in the
past to complete your matrix
Selected-response type
1. Alternate Response NONE

Pagtapat tapatin. Isulat lamang sa Hanay A ang letra mula sa

hanay B.
2. Matching type
Column A:
___ 1. Salaping tinatanggap ng tao kapalit ng ginawang
produkto at serbisyo.
 ___ 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.

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

*For Filipino

Constructed-Response type

D: Isulat ang btamang pangatnig sa patlang upang mabuo ang

pangungusap.

1. Completion 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 NONE.

4. Essay

Non - Restricted Sumulat ng sanaysay tungkol sa tamang pangangalaga ng

mga yamang likas.
 Matching Type:

Piliin sa hanay B ang hinihingi sa hanay A. Isulat sa patlang ang

titik ng sagot.

Hanay A:

5. Others _____ 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 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
Paper-and-Pencil Tests
samples of past tests that your Resource Teacher used in the
past to complete your matrix
Selected-response type
1. Alternate Response

2. Matching type
 3. Multiple Choice

4. Others

*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: _________________ Teachers Signature: __________

School:______________

Grade/Year Level: _______________ Subject Area: _______________ Date:

________

Authentic Assessment Describe how a product/performance was assessed?

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

assessed?
2. Performance Example/s of performance/s assessed. How was it/were they
(Psychomotor) 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 C. Matching type

B. Multiple Choice D. Alternate Response

2. Which does NOT belong to the group?

A. Completion Test C. Multiple Choice
B. Problem Solving D. Short Answer

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

A. Extemporaneous Speech C. Short Answer

B. Completion type D. Essay
 4. Teacher Dada wants to test students acquisition of declarative knowledge. Which test is
appropriate?

A. Performance test C. Short answer test

B. Submission of a report D. Essay

5. Performance test: Psychomotor skills

Paper-and-pencil test: _______________________

A. Declarative knowledge C. Motor Skills

B. Psychomotor procedures D. Procedural Knowledge

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
Competency Assessment Tool/Task
(Bloom, Kendall and Marzano)

1. Cognitive/ Declarative
Knowledge / Process

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.