Assessment Analysis: Concepts, Types, and Modern Approaches

Questions for Self-Assessment

1. In one sentence, compare what assessment is and what grading is, and explain their relationship.

2. List the differences and purposes of diagnostic, formative, and summative assessment, and provide one example of an activity for each type.

3. Explain the principle of constructive alignment and describe how learning outcomes, activities, and assessment are connected in your course (provide one specific learning outcome and an appropriate assessment method).

4. What does transparent assessment in a digital environment entail, and how does it support student self-regulation?

5. List two major risks of digital assessment and one adaptation that can mitigate each risk.

Questions for Reflection

1. How would you meaningfully distribute diagnostic, formative, and summative assessment throughout the semester in your course (a short “timeline” with example activities)?

2. Choose one learning outcome from your course. Which digital assessment method would you use to better measure that outcome, and why (with a short explanation of constructive alignment)?

3. How will you involve students in developing criteria and support the development of a feedback culture?

4. What would you automate, and where is personalized feedback necessary? Justify your choices in relation to goals and available resources.

5. Given the rise of generative artificial intelligence, what measures and design decisions will you implement to preserve credibility and fairness?