21st Century Social Studies Assessment

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• S.S. Learning & Assessment Objectives
• Defining Assessment
• Examples of A.A.
• Advantages of Traditional Assessment
• Disadvantages of A. A.
• Disadvantages of Traditional Assessment
• Advantages of A. A.
• Why we need Change
• Challenges & Controversies of A. A.
• Recommendations
• Conclusion
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Assessment Objectives

The assessment objectives are:
Objective 1: Knowledge
Candidates should be able to: • demonstrate relevant factual knowledge.

Objective 2: Constructing Explanations
Candidates should be able to: • demonstrate an understanding of concepts and                                                    terms appropriate to the syllabus;
                                                 • select, organise and apply the concepts, terms                                                    and facts learnt; and
                                                 • make judgments, recommendations and
                                                  decisions.

Objective 3: Interpreting and Evaluating Sources/Given Information
Candidates should be able to: • comprehend and extract relevant information;
                                                • draw inferences from given information;
                                                • analyse and evaluate evidence;
                                                • compare and contrast different views;
                                                • distinguish between fact, opinion and judgment;
                                                • recognize values and detect bias; and
                                                • draw conclusions based on reasoned consideration                                                    of evidence and arguments.

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