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Anwar Farhan Mohamad Marzaini
Universiti Malaya
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Institutionalizing classroom-based assessment: ESL teachers’ grading practices in Malaysian secondary schools Anwar Farhan Mohamad Marzaini; Shahazwan Mat Yusoff; Muhammad Usamah Mohd Ridzuan; Nur Fatin Shahmina Mohd Fauzey; Nur Husna Serip Mohamad; Noraziah Mohd Amin; Muhammad Aiman Abdul Halim; Syafiq Munir Ismail Munir
Journal of Education and Learning (EduLearn) Vol 20, No 3: August 2026
Publisher : Intelektual Pustaka Media Utama

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/edulearn.v20i3.23971

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Effective assessment practices play a pivotal role in supporting student learning, particularly within the framework of classroom-based assessment (CBA). This study investigates how English as a second language (ESL) teachers in Malaysia grade students during CBA and their alignment with policy mandates. Employing a qualitative phenomenological design, data were gathered through semi-structured interviews and analysis of curriculum documents from the CBA Guidebook. Six Form 2 ESL teachers from three public secondary schools in Pulau Pinang participated in the study. Thematic analysis revealed commendable grading practices, with teachers employing various strategies. However, a misalignment was noted between these practices and policy directives, as teachers tended to adopt exam-oriented approaches. The study has implications for ESL education in Malaysia, highlighting the need for better alignment between policy and practice and providing practical recommendations to align grading methods with educational objectives. This study contributes to understanding how ESL teachers interpret and enact assessment reforms, offering practical insights for aligning grading with formative policy goals.
Co-Authors Muhammad Aiman Abdul Halim Muhammad Usamah Mohd Ridzuan Noraziah Mohd Amin Nur Fatin Shahmina Mohd Fauzey Nur Husna Serip Mohamad Shahazwan Mat Yusoff Syafiq Munir Ismail Munir