Answer to Question #221836 in English for Zee

Question

Module: introduction to Personal and Social wellbeing (IPS1501)

Will you use formal or informal assessment to assess the projects presented in the class? In your answer i) explain the form of assessment you choose in your own words; and ii) give reasons for the kind assessment you choose.

Answer 1

I would use informal assessment.

What is informal assessment

Informal assessment includes conducting natural observations, collecting data and children’s work for portfolios, using educator and teacher ratings.

Why informal assesment

They can help identify potential problem areas.

They allow for course correction before students are required to demonstrate understanding at a formal evaluation.