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ACTIVITY 13.1

Exploring the Assessment Methodology

Learning skills: observing, recording, clarifying expectations, checking perceptions

WHY

The Assessment Methodology is an especially useful tool (for improving the quality of assessments)
because most people are unfamiliar with the formal process for performing an assessment and are in need
of a model. Whether assessment takes place at school, work, on the athletic field, or in any other context,
this crucial tool is broadly applicable. In addition, the ability to self-assess is essential if you are to become
a strong performer. Developing strong assessment skills will enable you to effectively gauge your progress
and to make improvements as you work and perform in various contexts.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Gain a greater understanding of the Assessment Methodology by analyzing it in the context of a given
example or case study.

2. Be able to demonstrate how the Assessment Methodology (in its general form) is applied in a specific
context.

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Criterion #1: the connections made between the case study and the use of the Assessment
Methodology

Attributes:
a. complete, all the steps are accounted for
b. accurate, the parts of the scenario are correctly linked to the steps in the methodology

Criterion #2: your team’s discoveries about the Assessment Methodology
Attributes:
a. demonstrate an application (more than statements of fact)
b. unique from other teams’ discoveries

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