Assessment for learning
Kumar, N. Meghna and Agnihotri, Vishnuteerth and Venuraj, Rahul (2013) Assessment for learning. Learning Curve (20). pp. 4-7.
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Abstract
Traditionally, assessment at the school level has been rote-based, with very little focus on understanding or application of concepts. We find this to be true, especially in India, based on our analysis of school papers. Questions such as ‘What is photosynthesis? Explain with the help of a neat and labelled diagram.’ are commonly found in school papers, and do not distinguish between a student who has understood the concept and a student who has simply memorized facts. Unsurprisingly, when you ask a person about what they learnt in school, a very common answer is ‘’Well, I’ve forgotten most of it...”
| Item Type: | Articles in APF Magazines |
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| Authors: | Kumar, N. Meghna and Agnihotri, Vishnuteerth and Venuraj, Rahul |
| Document Language: | Language English |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Education, Elementary education, Early childhood education |
| Subjects: | Social sciences > Education |
| Divisions: | Azim Premji University - Bengaluru > University Publications > old Learning Curve for School Teachers |
| Full Text Status: | Public |
| URI: | http://publications.azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in/id/eprint/758 |
| Publisher URL: | http://apfstatic.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/s3fs-... |
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