The aim of schooling is to acquire high quality knowledge. To achieve this objective, an important role is played by careful teacher planning and prudent action of carrying out all stages of the learning process, from introduction of the topic to assessment and grading. Assessment is present in every learning stage. Aware of the fact that assessment is the key linking process as well as the indicator of the learning process, the basic subject of the master thesis is assessment as indicator of a learning process. Master's thesis consists of theoretical and empirical part. The theoretical part is divided into two sections; Firstly, assessment, its functions, types, methods, forms, and process factors stressing the importance of feedback, are analyzed. Secondly, the content, objectives, and lesson planning of spatial orientation and cartography in the fifth grade, are researched. The importance of target-oriented teaching and application of new paradigms of teaching is highlighted. The empirical part is based on a research that was conducted on a sample of primary school teachers who teach social studies in the 5th grade. I was interested in their experience of assessing spatial orientation and cartography. The results, which were obtained by means of quantitative and qualitative research approaches, provided an insight into different ways of assessment, which take place when learning spatial orientation and cartography. Assessment is present in all learning activities, both planned and unplanned (informal). It is about creating and taking advantage of “unexpected situations” that happen spontaneously in the classroom. By observing lessons and interviewing teachers, the process of assessment is analyzed. Assessment is pointed out as a process by means of which important information for the teacher is acquired. This information is the basis for quality feedback to pupils as well as for the possible modification of teaching in the continuation of the learning process. According to results of research of effective teaching, providing pupils with feedback is an important factor of high quality knowledge.
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