rules of principle of assessment, how & when principle assessment will be apply.

1. PRINCIPLES OF
ASSESMENT
AMIT KUMAR SHUKLA
BANARAS HINDU UNIVERSITY
VARANASI, INDIA.

2.  Assessment should be valid: validity ensures that assessment tasks and
associated criteria effectively measure of the intended test at the appropriate level.
 Assessment should be reliable and consistent: this requires clear
and consistent processes for the setting, marking, grading and moderation of assignments.
 Information about assessment should be explicit, accessible
& transparent: clear, accurate, consistent & timely information tasks & procedures
should be made available to assessors or examiners.

3.  Assessment should be inclusive and equitable: Inclusive & equitable
assessment should ensure that tasks & procedure do not disadvantage for any group or
individual.
 Assessment should be an integral part of program design &
should relate directly to the program aims and outcomes:
Assessment tasks should primarily reflect the nature of the discipline or subject.
 The amount of assessed work should be manageable: the
amount of assessed work required should provide a reliable and valid profile of
achievement without overloading.

4.  Formative & summative assessment should be included
in each program: To ensure that the purpose of assessment are adequately
addressed.
 Timely feedback should be an integral part of the
assessment process: the nature, extent & timing of feedback for each
assessment tasks should be made clear in advance.
 Staff development policy and strategy should include
assessment: all those involved in the assessment must be competent to undertake
their roles & responsibilities.