SCHOOL BASED ASSESSMENT IN NS/TECH - Face to Face

Outcomes of Workshop

This workshop will enable you to:

• Identify the four stages in the assessment process
• Allocate assessment activities to the various stages in the assessment process
• Recognise the forms of assessment used in natural sciences and technology
• Identify the major process skills required for natural sciences and technology
• Recognise the difference between assessment FOR and assessment OF learning
• Apply various assessment strategies for assessment for learning
• Apply various strategies for planned and unplanned informal assessment
• Design a mark sheet for natural sciences and technology
• Apply cognitive questioning techniques when setting a test or activity
• Design a practical assessment task for natural sciences
• Design a practical task for technology

Target Audience

Grades 4 - 6 natural sciences and technology teachers, DHs and SESs

Duration: Full day