Alternative Assessment

and Second Language

Study: What and Why?
Hancok, Charles R.
Hancock, C. R. (1994). Alternative Assessment and Second Language Study: What and Why? Eric Digest.
Topic 10
Issues and Concerns Related to Assessment in Malaysian Primary Schools
Alternative Assessment
Assessment vs. Testing
Test Assessment
The purpose of test is to
measure variance of
performance.
The purpose of assessment
is to indicate the pupils
performance matches their
ability.
Feedback (report / single
score / grade) for students
concerning their progress.
Interactive process that
engages Teacher and
Student in monitoring the
students performance.
Hancock, C. R. (1994). Alternative Assessment and Second Language Study: What and Why? Eric Digest.
Alternative Assessment
Teacher involves students in judging
students performance through ongoing
process using non-conventional strategies;
portfolio assessment (Hancock, 1994).
Portfolio Assessment
Ongoing process that involves student and
teacher in selecting samples of students work.
To show students progress through teacher and peer
review
Students are taught to be become independent
thinkers and develop their autonomy.
Hancock, C. R. (1994). Alternative Assessment and Second Language Study: What and Why? Eric Digest.
A Portfolio depends on the purpose
TYPES
Working portfolio
Assessment portfolio
Group portfolio
Application portfolio
ITEMS
Creative works
Tests
Quizzes
Homework
Project
Assignment
Audio tape of oral
work
Students diary entry
Hancock, C. R. (1994). Alternative Assessment and Second Language Study: What and Why? Eric Digest.
Conclusion
Alternative assessment instil students
lifelong skills related to critical thinking
that build a basis for future learning and
enable them to evaluate what they learnt,
both in and outside of the language class.