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BTE2601 ASSIGNMENT 3 2026
DUE 28 AUGUST 2026
Question 1 Identify the Grade and subject you have selected. Briefly discuss the
meaning and purpose of assessment in teaching and learning
1.1 Selected Grade and Subject
Grade: 7
Subject: English Home Language
1.2 The Meaning and Purpose of Assessment in Teaching and Learning
Assessment is a process of gathering information about what learners know,
understand and can do. The word “assessment” comes from the Latin word assidere,
which means “to sit beside” (Swaffield, 2011, p. 434). This shows that assessment
should be about supporting learners, not just testing them. The Higher Education
Quality Committee (HEQC, 2004, p. 121) explains that assessment means designing
tasks for learners and then judging their performance against set standards.
Assessment has important purposes in teaching and learning:
Diagnostic purpose: Assessment helps teachers find out what learners already knowbefore starting a new topic. This helps teachers plan lessons that build on what
learners already understand.
Formative purpose: This is assessment for learning. It happens during the learning
process and gives feedback to help learners improve. In Grade 7 English Home
Language, formative assessment can include class discussions, observations, and
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