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REY PERODEZ
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APPROACHES TO GRAMMAR ASSESSMENT
APPROACHES TO GRAMMAR ASSESSMENT The discrete-point approach The performance-assessment approach The second language (L2) production features approach The developmental approach
Click icon to add picture The Discrete-Point Approach: This approach is based on the idea that language can be broken down into discrete components, such as grammar rules or vocabulary items. Assessments typically consist of multiple-choice questions or fill-in-the-blanks that test specific grammatical points. It aims for high reliability by testing a large number of items, but each item assesses only one aspect of language. Critics argue that it doesnt reflect the integrative nature of language use and may not measure communicative competence effectively
1.The Discrete-Point Approach: 1.Item 1: Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the sentence: She (go, goes, went) to the store every Sunday. 2. Item 2: Fill in the blank with the correct preposition: He is good ___ playing soccer. (at, in, on)
2. The Performance-Assessment Approach 1.Performance assessment evaluates a learners ability to use language in context, rather than just their knowledge of grammatical rules. 2.It involves tasks that require learners to produce language, such as writing an essay or participating in a conversation. 3.This approach is considered more holistic, as it assesses the ability to apply grammar in real-life situations. 4.It can provide a more accurate picture of a learners communicative abilities but may be more challenging to administer and score.
Examples: The Performance-Assessment Approach: Item 1: Write a short essay about your last vacation using past tense verbs. Item 2: Participate in a role-play where you have to make future plans with a partner using will and going to.
3. The Second Language (L2) Production Features Approach: This approach focuses on the naturalistic language production of learners. It involves analyzing the features of language that learners produce during real-life interactions The goal is to understand the grammatical resources that learners have acquired and how they use them in communication Its beneficial for understanding the developmental stages of language acquisition and the effectiveness of grammar instruction
Example: The Second Language (L2) Production Features Approach Item 1: Record a conversation with a classmate about your daily routine. The assessment will focus on the use of present simple tense. Item 2: Describe your favorite movie in a short presentation. Attention will be paid to adjective order and usage.
4. The Developmental Approach to Grammar Assessment The developmental approach takes into account the stages of language development that learners go through It assesses learners grammatical ability based on their current stage and tracks their progress over time. This approach is aligned with the concept of interlanguage, where learners language ability is seen as constantly evolving. It can be particularly useful for formative assessment, providing feedback that helps learners move to the next stage of language development
Example: The Developmental Approach to Grammar Assessment Item 1: Identify and correct the errors in the following sentence: She dont like the chocolate. Item 2: Arrange the jumbled words to form a coherent sentence: is / the / cat / under / sleeping / the / table.
Thank you REY B. PERODEZ INSTRUCTOR

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THE APPROACHES TO GRAMMAR ASSESSMENT.pptx

  • 2. APPROACHES TO GRAMMAR ASSESSMENT The discrete-point approach The performance-assessment approach The second language (L2) production features approach The developmental approach
  • 3. Click icon to add picture The Discrete-Point Approach: This approach is based on the idea that language can be broken down into discrete components, such as grammar rules or vocabulary items. Assessments typically consist of multiple-choice questions or fill-in-the-blanks that test specific grammatical points. It aims for high reliability by testing a large number of items, but each item assesses only one aspect of language. Critics argue that it doesnt reflect the integrative nature of language use and may not measure communicative competence effectively
  • 4. 1.The Discrete-Point Approach: 1.Item 1: Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the sentence: She (go, goes, went) to the store every Sunday. 2. Item 2: Fill in the blank with the correct preposition: He is good ___ playing soccer. (at, in, on)
  • 5. 2. The Performance-Assessment Approach 1.Performance assessment evaluates a learners ability to use language in context, rather than just their knowledge of grammatical rules. 2.It involves tasks that require learners to produce language, such as writing an essay or participating in a conversation. 3.This approach is considered more holistic, as it assesses the ability to apply grammar in real-life situations. 4.It can provide a more accurate picture of a learners communicative abilities but may be more challenging to administer and score.
  • 6. Examples: The Performance-Assessment Approach: Item 1: Write a short essay about your last vacation using past tense verbs. Item 2: Participate in a role-play where you have to make future plans with a partner using will and going to.
  • 7. 3. The Second Language (L2) Production Features Approach: This approach focuses on the naturalistic language production of learners. It involves analyzing the features of language that learners produce during real-life interactions The goal is to understand the grammatical resources that learners have acquired and how they use them in communication Its beneficial for understanding the developmental stages of language acquisition and the effectiveness of grammar instruction
  • 8. Example: The Second Language (L2) Production Features Approach Item 1: Record a conversation with a classmate about your daily routine. The assessment will focus on the use of present simple tense. Item 2: Describe your favorite movie in a short presentation. Attention will be paid to adjective order and usage.
  • 9. 4. The Developmental Approach to Grammar Assessment The developmental approach takes into account the stages of language development that learners go through It assesses learners grammatical ability based on their current stage and tracks their progress over time. This approach is aligned with the concept of interlanguage, where learners language ability is seen as constantly evolving. It can be particularly useful for formative assessment, providing feedback that helps learners move to the next stage of language development
  • 10. Example: The Developmental Approach to Grammar Assessment Item 1: Identify and correct the errors in the following sentence: She dont like the chocolate. Item 2: Arrange the jumbled words to form a coherent sentence: is / the / cat / under / sleeping / the / table.
  • 11. Thank you REY B. PERODEZ INSTRUCTOR