Assignment 6.1: Assessment for ESL
Planning Assessment: Factors to Consider
Educational Background Factors
Formal Schooling in Native Language, Varying Degrees of Formal School In English, Varying Degrees of Exposure to Standardized Testing
Informal Background
Linguistic Background, Native Language, Exposure to Desired Language at Home
Cultural
Subtopic
Test Purpose, Type, Initial Assessment, Formation Accessories, Summative Assessments, Formal or Informal Alternatives (re: Assessment>Alternative)
Assessment
Alternative
Portfolio or Authentic Assessment, Peer or Self Assessment
Formal
Oral
Discussion, Presentation
Written
Multiple Choice, Short Answer, True or False, Essay, Matching, Fill In The Blanks
Informal
Checklist
Interview
Observation