ASSESSMENT

METHODS
Vincent Pang
Universiti Malaysia Sabah

Analytic method
Also known as point system
Needs comprehensive marking schemes
Scores are allocated to elements based on

weighting
The elements include content and working

 Used widely in public examinations, especially

in cases where detailed, uniformed and

structured answers are needed.
Interval scale is used.
Detailed scoring scheme helps examiner to
score accurately
Objectivity and reliability of scoring can be
achieved.

Assignment
Prepare a marking scheme for your

examination paper based on analytic method.

Holistic (Global)
Stresses on the whole instead of parts
Suitable for language test
Marking scheme is not specific/detail

ordinal scale and nominal scale

Needs experienced examiner
Moderation can improve objectivity

Ordinal scale
Examiner examines overall script/work/product
Arranges script/work/product in order according to

quality.
Decides quota for each grade
Gives grades based on quota

Nominal scale
Examines script briefly based on content and process

to estimate the rough position of the

script/work/product
Examines 2nd time to determine grade based on
rubric
Examines 3rd time to make adjustment or
confirmation of the grade

Assignment
Prepare a scoring rubric for an assessment

based on nominal scoring method

Exercise
List all elements of assessment used in your
course.
2. State the scoring method for each of the
elements
1.

example
element

Method

quiz

10

analytic

assignment

30

Holistic ordinal

presentation

10

Holistic nominal

Midterm test

10

objective

examination

40

analytic