Formative assessment is conducted through completing homework assignments, worksheets, some group work (but not in every class). However, with the limited amount of time with them (2 hrs 15 min every two weeks), and the constant struggle to get students to submit their homework, formative assessment is not viewed as an ideal means of assessment. On a side note, I'm still trying to get students to even read their texts, and my lesson activities have to be based on getting them to read it in class so that they understand what I'm trying to teach. Formative assessment is a challenge, unless it assesses if students have read the text.
Summative assessment is still the primary means by which the school assesses students. I've observed that the varied teaching across classes has also led to varied instructions regarding tests. Different teachers expect different standards and responses for the test in their classes. As I was marking the test scripts for a Normal Academic class, I was asked to be more lenient; since most of them would not be taking Lit in upper secondary, it would be easier to just try to pass them. The mid-year exams will cover plot, character, themes based on Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH.
"Different teachers expect different standards and responses for the test in their classes. As I was marking the test scripts for a Normal Academic class, I was asked to be more lenient; since most of them would not be taking Lit in upper secondary, it would be easier to just try to pass them." - is there any moderation then? Is this a good reason to be lenient?
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