In educational institutions, students usually have group journals/magazines and write in them on regular basis. Which of the following statements are correct about journaling as a method of informal assessment? A) As a tool that provides opportunity to the students to express their thoughts and ideas B) As an opportunity to showcase what they have learned C) As a way to cope with the stress D) As a tool to settle scores with the authority Choose the correct option:
In educational institutions, students usually have group journals/magazines and write in them on regular basis. Which of the following statements are correct about journaling as a method of informal assessment? A) As a tool that provides opportunity to the students to express their thoughts and ideas B) As an opportunity to showcase what they have learned C) As a way to cope with the stress D) As a tool to settle scores with the authority Choose the correct option: Correct Answer A) and B) only
Assessment is a process of gathering and interpreting information to make a judgment about a student’s performance. This information can be collected using formal and informal assessment methods. The decision regarding which assessment to be used is based on their goals and benefits.
Types of Assessment:
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Formal Assessment |
Informal Assessment |
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It can be both formative and summative. |
It is an ongoing formative assessment for promoting student improvement. |
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They involve standardized tests with norm-referenced and criterion-referenced evaluation. |
They involve non-standardized tests such as alternative or authentic assessments or performance assessments. |
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It is used to obtain comprehensive and reliable information and to compare students’ performances. |
It focuses on meaningful learning and is useful in evaluating the teaching process and promoting individual progress. |
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Examples include achievement tests, ability tests, etc. |
Examples include observation, portfolios, student journals, questioning, presentation, projects, etc. |
Journal Writing – as an Informal Assessment:
- It is an informal form of assessment classrooms.
- It provides a means of describing, identifying and clarifying beliefs, challenges and hopes about learning.
- It can be used as a way of assessing learning outcomes in the cognitive and affective dimensions.
- It helps in developing thinking skills in students by allowing them to express their thoughts, ideas and experiences.
- It facilitates the development of reflective skills in students.
- It allows the students to record their concerns and struggles without any fear of judgment, thereby helping them to relieve stress.
- It can be reviewed on a daily, weekly, monthly basis by the teacher.
Hence, journaling as a method of informal assessment, allows students to express their thoughts and ideas as well as to cope with stress.
