TERMS
assessment
| The process used to identify, gather and interpret information against the required competencies in a qualification or part-qualification in order to make a judgement about a learner’s achievement | |
| The GENFETQA Act (Act 58 of 2001) | |
| assessment takes place against a learning programme; portfolio of evidence | |
| the process of identifying, gathering and interpreting information about a learner’s achievement in order to (a) assist the learner’s development and improve the process of learning and teaching; and (b) evaluate and certify competence in order to ensure qualification credibility; assessment includes national examinations, end-of-term and/or once-off end-of-year examinations in order to ensure a national standard across providers | |
| external integrated summative assessment, in order to assist in the learner’s development and improve the process of learning and teaching | |
| formative assessment summative assessment | |
