One of the best ways to function as ally or coach is to role--play the enemy in a supportive setting. For example, one can give practice tests where the grade doesn't count, or give feedback on papers which the student can revise before they count for credit. This gets us out of the typically counterproductive situation where much of our commentary on papers and exams is really justification for the grade---or is seen that way. Our attempt to help is experienced by students as a slap on the wrist by an adversary for what they have done wrong. No wonder students so often fail to heed or learn from our commentary. But when we comment on practice tests or revisable papers we are not saying "Here's why you got this grade." We are saying, "Here's how you can get a better grade." - Peter Elbow in Embracing Contraries

Assessment is the third step in the planning process for classroom teaching. Listen to a podcast about the Pass/Fail Grading System.


Linking Objective, Learning Activity and Assessment

Classification	Instructional Objectives The learner will be able to:	Learning Activities/ Teaching Method	Assessment Methods
Remembering Recalling specific information	Recognise List Describe Identify Retrieve Name Locate/Find	Graphic Organizers Mnemonics Crosswords Puzzles Jeopardy or other games Note Taking Drill and Practice Flash Cards	Simple Multiple Choice (MCQ) True/False Fill in the blank Label Diagram
Explaining Explaining ideas or concepts	Interpret Summarise Infer Paraphrase Classify Explain Attribute	Concept mapping Short Case Cooperative Task Write, Pair, Share Role Play Matching Games	Short Case Presentation Short Answer Blog/Journal Graphing Matching Short Presentation Poster Session MCQ with vignettes
Applying Using information in another familiar situation	Implement Carry out Use Execute Operate Take Perform	Simulation Lab Discuss Rounds Cases Standardized Patients Virtual Patients Chart Review 5 Step Procedure Teaching Field Trips	Demonstration Case Study SOAP 360 Assessment Patient/family Assessment OSCE MCQ with vignettes
Analyzing Breaking information into parts to explore understandings and relationships	Analyse Compare Contrast Organize Deconstruct Outline Structure Integrate	Collaborative Tasks PBL Spreadsheets Research Project 5 Minute Preceptor Writing a Wiki Reflection Problem Solving Open Ended Questions Complex Case Study Concept mapping	Survey Report Paper Project Report Group Presentation Grand Rounds Create a Mind Map Reflective Writing Problem Identification Extended Matching MCQ
Evaluating Judging the value of ideas, materials and methods by developing and applying standards and criteria	Check Hypothesise Critique Judge Test Detect Experiment Monitor Value	PBL Complex Case Study Research Project Discussion Critical Thinking Exercises Critiquing Exercises Feedback Error Identification Reflection	Peer Review Create Rubrics Comparison Report Criteria Selection Tasks Error Identification Project Report Rubric
Creating Putting together ideas or elements to develop an original idea or engage in creative thinking	Design Construct Plan Produce Invent Devise Make Build	Produce a Video, Art, Animation, Photograph, Roleplay, Concert, Game, Practice Guidelines Build a Model, Simulation Publish a Blog, Journal Article, Poster Session	Final Product Rubric Peer Review Expert Review Creativity Rubric

Resources
Undergraduate Medicine: Good Written Assessment Practice by Andrea Owen, Project Manager of UMAP, University of Manchester