Unit 301 Understanding The Principles And Practices Of Assessment

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Unit 301 Understanding the principles and practices of assessment 1. Understand the principles and requirements of assessment. 1.1 Assessment is vital in the education and the progress of a learner. Initial assessment must be carried out to determine the needs of each individual. Formative assessments are done to track a learner’s progression throughout their qualification. It also helps the assessor determine any areas of weakness that might need extra attention. Summative assessments will then be done when the learner is ready. When the summative assessment has been completed successfully, it will be recorded and used as evidence to make up their final qualification. Assessments are recorded and used as evidence of skill…show more content…
Feedback must be given to them to encourage future planning and progression. 1.3 Explain the responsibilities of an assessor. It is important that an assessor understands all standards and criteria so that a learner is aware of all the requirements they will be working to. Assessment planning is essential so that time is used effectively throughout their qualification. This helps the learner to be prepared and well informed. During the assessment procedure, the assessor must observe the learner and record everything necessary. This includes all aspects of health and safety. When the assessment is over, the recorded evidence must be compared against the set standards. This will determine the assessment decision. The final assessment decision must also be recorded and then feedback given to the learner. The opportunity to give a learner feedback is a productive way to talk to them about how they can progress and improve. An assessor must attend standardization meetings to ensure that they are up to date on the current standards and they must also show evidence of continual professional development. This includes any training that they are involved in throughout the…show more content…
Health and safety is a factor that must always be taken in to consideration, as there could always be a risk. All hazards must be checked and dealt with before any tasks take place. A learner may feel uncomfortable in an assessment environment and measures must be taken to ease any unnecessary stress. This could affect their ability to perform. Evidence provided by the learner must always be his or her own work and must not have been carried out by anybody else and there must be no interruption or interference from other team members during the assessment process. This is very important in making sure the learners complete the qualification by doing all necessary work on their own with no assistance. Appropriate assessment opportunities must be used so that the risk of over assessment is minimized. Evidence from these assessments must meet all set standards. This is vital in making sure that everyone is assessed equally. 3.5 Explain how to minimize risks through planning
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