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Unit 301: Understanding the principles and practices of assessment

Assessment Route Summary This assessment route is intended for those who wish to gain an understanding of the principles and practices of assessment without any requirement to practice as assessors. This assessment route encompasses the following learning outcomes; * understand the principles and requirements of assessment * understand different types of assessment method * understand how to plan assessment * understand how to involve learners and others in assessment * understand how to make assessment decisions * understand quality assurance of the assessment process * understand how to manage information relating to assessment * understand the legal and good practice requirements in relation to assessment. There are no performance requirements in this assessment route. |

Please answer the following 25 questions

Section 1

Understand the principles and requirements of assessment.

1. Explain the functions of assessment in learning and development?

Assessments in learning and Developement are carried out to evaluate that learning has taken place within the Candidate’s work place. It measures the Candidate’s knowledge and skills within their particular learning area. Assessments should encourage the Candidate to ask questions on anything that they have not fully understood,

The Candidate will know that they will have to prove their knowledge and understanding during assessment process set out by the Assessor. This is to meet the standard set by the awarding body.

The anticipated outcome of assessment is that the Candidate will complete the assessments within the time frame agreed between the Assessor and the Candidate.

Define the key concepts and principles of assessment?

Assessments have to remain fair, consistent and valid to ensure that the Candidate has an equal and fair chance of receiving a fair assessment. An assessor cannot be swayed...