Reference Framework for Planning Learning and Evaluation Activities

Checklist
A checklist is useful for describing the steps involved in carrying out a task or a process, for verifying a
product and so on. It enables the teacher to verify the observable aspects of a product or a process or
to recognize certain attitudes. It involves a situation defined in terms of predetermined performance
criteria and allows the teacher to determine the presence or the absence of a step in a process or of an
observable aspect of a product. In particular, it measures the approach, procedure, skills and result of
a task or activity. It can easily be used for behavioural competencies. In the following example, the
checklist verifies an element of the competency “Make a simple symmetrical floral arrangement.”
Check off the criteria observed.
Checklist
Make a simple symmetrical floral arrangement
Date
Symmetrical arrangement of flowers
Symmetrical arrangement of species
Symmetry of colours
Symmetrical arrangement of volumes and masses
Proportions appropriate to the shape and size of
container
Predominance of flowers
Convergence of stems toward an easily recognizable
focal point
Other*
* See appendix for the complete checklist.
In the course of learning, a checklist provides a portrait of selected learning that can serve as a
memory aid and provide guidance for self-evaluation. The teacher, the student and peers can use this
list to provide feedback on aspects of a task or activity to be improved. The list helps identify the type
of assistance the students need.
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