Course 9 - Activity 6: Share Your Thoughts
To assess the child on number operations, a teacher frames a question paper at the end of the lesson with multiple choice questions only. Another teacher divides the concept of number operations into smaller sub-units and observes how the child responds to activities designed for each sub-unit. The teacher maintains a file of each child's sample work done in that unit in a portfolio and uses it to write the report looking at their portfolio. Which strategy would you like to adopt in your class and why?
Share your thoughts.
Foundational Numeracy
ReplyDeleteI would prefer the second assessment strategy because it provides a comprehensive and child-centred understanding of each learner's progress. Dividing number operations into smaller sub-units and observing children during activities helps identify their strengths, misconceptions, and specific learning needs. Maintaining a portfolio of each child's work allows me to monitor progress over time instead of judging performance based on a single test.
ReplyDeleteThis approach is consistent with the FLN Mission which emphasizes continuous, competency-based, and activity-based assessment. It encourages children to learn without fear, provides opportunities for timely feedback and remedial support, and values the learning process as much as the final outcome. Portfolio-based assessment also enables meaningful discussions with parents about a child's development and helps teachers plan appropriate teaching strategies.