Item Setting for P5 and P6 School–based Summative EL Assessment
Learn to set valid EL assessment items for P5 and P6 by registering for this course on OPAL2.0.
Last updated 8 September 2026
How do I set quality items to assess a range of language skills at Primary 5 and 6? What should I take into consideration to ensure the validity of summative assessment tasks?
Overview
This course, developed by Curriculum Planning and Development Division (CPDD), and reviewed and conducted by MTTs/EL, will enable you to set a range of EL assessment items. You can also look forward to building your understanding and application of assessment principles.
Learning Goals
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
demonstrate and apply knowledge of the principles of summative assessment;
analyse and evaluate the appropriateness of assessment items;
craft assessment items; and
select and adapt texts and visuals for summative assessment purposes.
Course Structure
Mode of Learning | Run 1 | Run 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
Asynchronous Online Learning Period 1 | 3 hours | Thu, 10 Apr – Fri, 25 Apr | Wed, 2 Jul – Thu, 17 Jul |
Synchronous Online Learning Session 1 | 2 hours | Fri, 2 May (P.M.) | Wed, 23 Jul (P.M.) |
Asynchronous Online Learning Period 2 | 3 hours | Mon, 5 May – Tue, 20 May | Thu, 24 Jul – Thu, 7 Aug |
Synchronous Online Learning Session 2 | 2 hours | Mon, 26 May (P.M.) | Fri, 15 Aug (P.M.) |
Target Participants
EL KP, TLs and P5 and P6 Teachers
Registration for the course is limited to a maximum of three participants from each school.
Registration
Register on OPAL2.0 using this code: EL-000092 (opens in new tab).
Closing date for registration:
Run 1: Thu, 20 Mar
Run 2: Wed, 11 Jun
For enquiries, please contact:
Ms Cindy Woon (Academy Officer/Pedagogy) at cindy_woon@moe.gov.sg. (opens in new tab)