Guidance Unit 305, Task B a. explain key features of types of assessment (a paragraph for each) Initial assessment: what it is, some of its roles Formative assessment- what it is, some of its roles Summative assessment- what it is, some of its roles b. explain why it is important to involve learners and others in assessment: two paragraphs: one for learners and one for others. c. explain the roles and uses of self and peerassessment- write paragraphs for each. d. describe 6 features of constructive feedback: you could choose six from: clear, based on facts, identifying both strengths and weaknesses, specific, detailed, directly stating what meets the requirement and what needs to be changed, positive, helpful, supportive. e. explain how constructive feedback contributes to the assessment process: e.g. motivation of the learners, contributes to target setting, identifies progress, focuses on changes needed, objective process, focuses on the learner, positive in nature, encourages reflection. f. explain how to give constructive feedback to learners following assessment: e.g. verbal and written, timely, positively, a learning conversation, formal or informal, structured and records kept. g. Explain why it is important to keep records of assessment