Assessment practices in the subjects of social sciences in ESO in the Region of Murcia in the opinion of inspectors of schools

Abstract

This paper presents the opinions of the inspectors of schools regarding assessmentpractices teachers of Geography and History of Compulsory Secondary School (ESO) in theRegion of Murcia, specifically with regard to tools and assessment phases, conceptions aboutmark and basic skills assessment. Data were extracted from questionnaires. The resultsindicate that assessment practices of teachers of Geography and History have not changedover time despite the introduction of new legislation. The exam, based in conceptual contents,remains the most important tool of assessment. All this difficults the innovation in theclassroom for the proper development of basic skills.