The Implementation Of Classroom Assessment: A Comparative Study Between Malaysia And Bhutan

Classroom assessment is a continuous assessment of teaching and learning in the classroom.This includes assessment for learning, assessment as learning, and assessment of learning.This study aims to compare and identify the levels of understanding, implementation, and reporting of classroom assessment among pre-service teachers at the Institute of Teacher Education Malaysia Ilmu Khas Campus (IPGMKIK) and Paro College of Education, Bhutan.The research design is carried out quantitatively using purposive sampling involving a sample of 218 pre-service teachers at IPGMKIK and 97 pre-service teachers at Paro College of Education.Data collection was carried out through a questionnaire that was given online to the pre-service teachers.The research data was analyzed using SPSS Version 24.The research findings showed that the level of understanding, implementation, and reporting of classroom assessment among pre-service teachers at IPGMKIK is at a high level whereas the level of understanding, implementation, and reporting of classroom assessment among pre-service teachers at Paro College of Education are at high and moderately high levels.This shows that the assessment course affected differently in Malaysia and Bhutan.Nevertheless, there is room for improvement in assessment literacy for pre-service teachers' understanding, implementation, and reporting in Classroom Assessment.