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Effective AS English Language Assessment Training

In this session, learn about formative assessment, syllabus aims, assessment objectives, and assessing student progress in AS English Language. Explore ways to encourage critical writing and effective communication with structured assessment methods.

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Effective AS English Language Assessment Training

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  1. In-Service Teacher Training Assessment in AS English Language 8693 Session 1: Introduction to the Syllabus

  2. Welcome • Introductions • Background • Aim of training

  3. Session 1 looks at: Formative assessment • Syllabus aims • Structure of the syllabus • Assessment Objectives • Addressing student progress

  4. To encourage a critical and informed response to writing in a range of forms, styles and contexts To encourage reading, analysis and communication To encourage effective and appropriate communication Aims of the syllabus

  5. Structure of the syllabus • Assessment Objectives

  6. Assessment structure • Each paper is 50% of the total mark and two hours long • Paper 1 Passages for Comment • Paper 2 Composition

  7. Paper 1: Passages for Comment (1) • Choice of three passages on Paper 1 and candidates must choose two There will be: • either a question asking them to comment on style and then a directed task based on the passage • or a directed task first followed by a question asking them to compare their piece of recreative writing to the original passage

  8. Paper 1: Passages for Comment (2) • Assessment Objective 3: Ability to write clearly, accurately and effectively for a particular purpose or audience

  9. Paper 2: Composition • There are two sections, each requiring 600-900 word responses • Candidates select one title out of four from each section: Section 1 narrative/descriptive/imaginative writing Section 2 discursive/argumentative writing

  10. Formative assessment • …an interaction between student and teacher • …the means for the teacher to assess progress, for example, by feedback on tests • …the means of helping the student assess their own progress • …the means of encouraging improvement in performance

  11. Formative assessment:Ways of assessing progress • Marking • Feedback on tests • Answers given to verbal questions • Target setting • Student self-evaluation

  12. Addressing student progress (1) Assessing progress on Paper 1 • Collaborative model answers • Self-marking and peer/plenary discussion • Self-set directed tasks • Test of technical skills - spelling - punctuation - vocabulary - tense usage

  13. Addressing student progress (2) Assessing progress on Paper 2 • Collaborative model answers • Self-marking and peer/plenary discussion • Vocabulary development • Mini exercises

  14. Closing comments

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