Developing Structured Activity Tools

Aligning assessment methods and tools

Often used where real work evidence not available/observable

Method: Structured Activities

• Scenario + Scripts (if appropriate)• Checklist + Questions• Sample responses + • Instructions to learner and assessor

Tool: Role Play, Case Study, Simulation

• Project Brief / Instruction Sheet• Sample responses + • Instructions to learner and assessor

Tool: Work-based Project

What is an assessment tool?

The instrument/s and procedures used to gather and interpret evidence of competence:

– Instrument – the specific questions or activity used to assess competence by the assessment method selected. An assessment instrument may be supported by a profile of acceptable performance and the decision making rules or guidelines to be used by assessors.

– Procedures – the information or instructions given to the candidate and the assessor about how the assessment is to be conducted and recorded. (AQTF)

Components of Role Play Tool

A scenario Scripts for the people involved (if applicable)

Questions and/or Checklist

Supporting documentation

Components of Role Play Tool

Supporting documentation:– Sample responses– Instructions to learners – instructions for the assessor

• the steps involved in preparing the activity• the procedure for conducting the activity• the materials required to conduct the activity• a strategy for debriefing the learner• advice on interpreting the evidence

Reviewing and Trialing Tools

Part of the tool development process– Confirms validity and reliability– Provides advice on fairness and flexibility– Encourages involvement of stakeholders– Provides evidence for continuous

improvement

Tracked through version control to ensure all assessors use the most current tool

Components of Case Study Tool

A scenario

Questions

Supporting documentation

Components of Case Study Tool

Supporting documentation:– Sample responses– Instructions to learners – Instructions for the assessor

• the steps involved in preparing the activity• the procedure for conducting the activity• the materials required to conduct the activity• a strategy to provide feedback to the learner• advice on interpreting the evidence

Reviewing and Trialing Tools

Part of the tool development process– Confirms validity and reliability– Provides advice on fairness and flexibility– Encourages involvement of stakeholders– Provides evidence for continuous

improvement

Tracked through version control to ensure all assessors use the most current tool

Components of Simulation Tool

A scenario

Questions and/or Checklist

Supporting documentation

Components of Simulation Tool

Supporting documentation:– Sample responses– Instructions to learners – Instructions for the assessor

• the steps involved in preparing the activity• the procedure for conducting the activity• the materials required to conduct the activity• a strategy for debriefing the learner• advice on interpreting the evidence

Reviewing and Trialing Tools

Part of the tool development process– Confirms validity and reliability– Provides advice on fairness and flexibility– Encourages involvement of stakeholders– Provides evidence for continuous

improvement

Tracked through version control to ensure all assessors use the most current tool

Components of Work-based Project

A Project Brief / Instruction Sheet

Supporting documentation:– Sample responses– Instructions to learners – Instructions for the assessor

• the steps involved in preparing the activity• the procedure for conducting the activity• the materials required to conduct the activity• a strategy for debriefing the learner• advice on interpreting the evidence

Reviewing and Trialing Tools

Part of the tool development process– Confirms validity and reliability– Provides advice on fairness and flexibility– Encourages involvement of stakeholders– Provides evidence for continuous

improvement

Tracked through version control to ensure all assessors use the most current tool