The Design and Implementation of an Assessment Method Combining Formative and Summative Use of Assessment

Sanne Schnell Nielsen; Jens Dolin; Jesper Bruun; Sofie Birch Jensen

The Design and Implementation of an Assessment Method Combining Formative and Summative Use of Assessment

Sanne Schnell Nielsen, Jens Dolin, Jesper Bruun, Sofie Birch Jensen

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Abstract

The two key purposes of assessment, formative and summative, often contradict each other when attempted used simultaneously. Summative assessment of learning will generally prevent formative assessment for learning. Moreover, in order to be useful and manageable, the assessment method must be easy to integrate into and should ordinary teaching. This study explores how such an assessment method, called the Structured Assessment Dialogue (SAD), could be designed and the rationale behind it. Then the study investigates the challenges and benefits perceived by teachers related to the uptake of SAD in their daily practice. The SADs were undertaking in science, technology and mathematics in primary and secondary schools in Denmark and Finland. The data used in this study include teacher-generated preparation and reflections forms, interviews with teachers,and an open-ended questionnaire.Our findings suggest that SAD holds prospects for fulfilling the purposes for both formative and summative assessment, with the highest prospects related to formative assessment purposes and characteristics. However, it needs time, change of classroom culture, and adjustments and careful implementation and routine building. In addition, teachers must be proficient in addressing the different aspects and levels of competences throughout the SAD.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Evaluation and assessment of student learning and development: Part 11, Strand 11
Number of pages	11
Publication date	2018
Pages	1468-1479
Publication status	Published - 2018
Event	ESERA - Duration: 21 Aug 2017 → 25 Aug 2017

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Conference	ESERA
Period	21/08/2017 → 25/08/2017

Series	ESERA Conference Proceedings series

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The Design and Implementation of an Assessment Method Combining Formative and Summative Use of Assessment. / Nielsen, Sanne Schnell ; Dolin, Jens ; Bruun, Jesper et al.

Evaluation and assessment of student learning and development: Part 11, Strand 11. 2018. p. 1468-1479 ( ESERA Conference Proceedings series).

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