Creating
ASSESSMENTS Module 1
Assessments – A Definition
An
ASSESSMENT may be defined as
a method of achieving Objective(s) using specific Tools against set Parameter(s), where “Meeting or Achieving” the Objective is based on Rating & Performance
against the set parameters.
LET US LOOK INTO THE EXAMPLE OF
“CHOOSING THE ARCHITECT”
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Assessments – An Example
Objective “SELECTION”
Define “PAREMETERS”
Based on Performance “SELECT”
CHOOSING AN ARCHITECT
Use Assessment Tool “INTERVIEW”
Against PARAMETERS “RATE”
Assessments – Tools
Here are some examples of ASSESSMENT TOOLS
Tests
Interviews Group Discussions
Types - Assessments
Assessments are primarily classified based on the
FORMAT
OBJECTIVE
Based on the Format, further classification may be
SUBJECTIVE
Test Takers have to SUPPLY an Answer. A typical example is an Open-Ended Essay
Test Takers have to SELECT an Answer. The example is the MCQ Test
OBJECTIVE
Based on the Objective, further classification may be
CRITERION REFERENCED
Assessments Designed to check test takers against a PRE-DEFINED Criteria. A typical example is Lateral Hiring
NORM REFERENCED
Assessment designed to sort test takers rather than to measure individual performance against norms. A typical example is Campus Hiring
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