Assessment is an integral part of teaching and learning. Traditionally exams and assignments have been completed in paper form and left up to the teach to spend hours marking and reflecting upon. However, the 21st century is upon us, and with it comes several new options regarding assessment.
There are many websites which offer quiz capabilities, and teachers can use these to create simple multiple choice quizzes for use in their classrooms. One of the main advantages of this, is that these quizzes can be automatically marked online! Websites such as Classmarker (2009) offer applications such as this, where you can create your own multiple choice and short response quizzes. You are then able to collate the results of the quizzes and use this data to inform your teaching.
As we have already discussed, profiling of learners is of utmost importance to ensure their success and engagement. Quiz software can provide you with the data you need to assess your students. Not only can you test your students knowledge at the end of a unit, but you can also create a quiz to use prior to the beginning of a work unit. This will allow you to establish what your students already know, and the areas in which they require more clarity and knowledge.
Classmarker. (2009). ClassMarker. Retrieved 21 August, 2009 from www.classmarker.com
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