Why is it necessary to introduce school-based assessment (SBA) into the 2007 CE English Language Examination?
SBA has been adopted by almost all major examination bodies over the last 20 years to improve the quality of assessments. It is also being introduced into the current HKCEE and HKALE by the HKEAA. In 2004, SBA was introduced for the first time in A/AS-level Art, A-level Engineering Science, A/AS-level Physics and CE Ceramics. Over the next few years, it will be introduced into eight HKCEE subjects, namely: Chinese Language, Chinese History, Computer & Information Technology, English Language, History, Integrated Humanities, Science & Technology, and Visual Arts. One reason for the introduction of SBA is to improve the validity of assessments. Some important learning outcomes cannot be assessed within the context of a written examination or a formal oral examination. Another reason for introducing SBA is to improve the reliability of assessments. Because they are based on many observations of the student over an extended period of time, school assessments, once they have been moderated,
Related Questions
- How can creative drama activities in English Language Arts provide assessment opportunities for both students and teachers?
- Why is it necessary to introduce school-based assessment (SBA) into the 2007 CE English Language Examination?
- Who should decide about the participation of an English language learner in an assessment?
