An Exploration of Assessment For, Of, and As Learning

Assessment For Learning:

The process of gathering and interpreting evidence about student learning, for the purpose of determining where students are in their learning, where they need to go, and how best to get there.                                                  http://edu.gov.on.ca/eng/aboriginal/5AAssessmentPractices.pdf (Slide 16) Ex: Formative Assessments

Assessment Of Learning:

The process of collecting and interpreting evidence for the purpose of summarizing learning at a given point in time, to make judgements about the quality of student learning on the basis of established criteria, and to assign a value to represent that quality. http://edu.gov.on.ca/eng/aboriginal/5AAssessmentPractices.pdf (Slide 18) Ex. Summative Assessments

Assessment As Learning:

The process of developing and supporting student metacognition. Students are actively engaged in the assessment process; that is, they monitor their own learning.                       http://edu.gov.on.ca/eng/aboriginal/5AAssessmentPractices.pdf (Slide 17) Ex. Self Assessment