Guidelines for First Report (Assessment Class)

Hi again, (please make sure you are reading the right entry - this is for the assessment class only)

Ok, let's cut to the chase.

Due date: September 12 or 13 (depending on the section you are in)

Your first report should have:

In the case of the consultancy work:

1. A clear and thorough description of the class you are observing. 
2. A conceptual/theoretical framework: If you are focusing your consultancy on a particular/specific aspect of assessment, then you should say it in this section and include a discussion of that focus backed up by the materials that we are reading or that you may find on your own. If you don't have a specific focus, then you should include a review of the main concepts that we have discussed in our class, i.e. formative/summative, evaluating without tests, different tools, principles of assessment, etc. 
3. An activity report: This activity report should be a detailed account of everything you have done so far, with explanantions for possible delays, hindrances that you have encountered and a plan/timeline for whatever is ahead of you by that time. .
4. A discussion on your findings so far. This discussion needs to be informed by the readings and by the materials of the class you are observing (the syllabus, any quizzes/tests/assessment procedures) that have been done so far, etc.
5. References
6. Annexes: A copy of the observation forms or sheets you are using as well as any materials that you consider useful. 

In the case of the test design:

1. An introduction: This should be a 1-2 page text justifying the need for creating this test, the kind of test you are creating and its goals and purposes.
2. Theoretical Framework: A 1-2 page text explaining the kind of test that you are creating. In order to to this you can use both Brown and Geneese and Upshur but you also have to find other sources that inform you test design process. 
3. A short report that explains the progress you have made so far. In this section, I'm particularly interested in how much you have advanced and the piloting of items you have designed so far. 
4. A timetable for the rest of the process.
5. References
6. Annexes: A copy of the sections you have so far. 

Your paper can't be any longer than eight pages (without annexes but including references) and it needs to be written using APA style. Also, a print and an electronic version must be submitted on the due day. 

If you have a question, plese feel free to ask me in class or leave a comment in this entry.

Raúl