The use of assessments in educational settings can significantly influence both teaching and learning processes. Washback refers to the effect assessments have, which can be either positive or negative.
It is the degree to which the consequences of using an assessment and of the decisions that are made promote good and are not detrimental to stakeholders.
SUMMARY: Intended consequences and stakeholders in classroom-based assessment
Improving instruction and learning
Assuring the appropriate level
Assuring the level of ability
STATING CLAIM 1
A brief descriptive label for the assessment
A list and descriptions of the intended consequences
A list of and descriptive labels for the stakeholders whom we intend to benefit from the use of the assessment
WHO WILL BE AFFECTED BY THE CONSEQUENCES?
INTENDED STAKEHOLDERS
They are the people, programs, or institutions that the test developer wants to be affected by the use of the assessment.
CONSEQUENCE OF USING AN ASSESSMENT:WASHBACK OR IMPACT ON INSTRUCTION AND LEARNING
NEGATIVE WASHBACK
Activities that are not in accordance with the beliefs about teachin and learning.
POSITIVE WASHBACK
It use to engage in teaching and learning activities that are in accordance with the beliefs about teachin and learning.
WASHBACK
The effect of using assessment.
CONSEQUENCES OF DECISIONS THAT ARE MADE
The intention is to improve teaching, as well as to help the students learn more effectively.
We have to help our students to improve their language ability.
INTENDED CONSEQUENCES
They are the effects on stakeholders that the test developer wants to help about.
