Assessment & Feedback Techniques Flashcards

Which assessment type is best for monitoring learner understanding during a module so instruction can be adjusted?

Answer: Formative low-stakes check

Formative assessments provide ongoing evidence that guides instructional adjustments before final grading.

An instructor wants to reduce grading ambiguity on a discussion post assignment. What should she provide?

Answer: A rubric with defined performance levels

A rubric makes criteria and performance levels explicit, improving consistency and transparency.

Which feedback statement is most actionable for an online learner?

Answer: Your thesis is clear; add two peer-reviewed sources to support claim 2.

Specific feedback that names a strength and a next step helps learners improve.

What does assessment validity mean?

Answer: The assessment measures what it is intended to measure

Validity is the degree to which an assessment measures the intended learning outcome.

Which practice best aligns assessments with course design?

Answer: Mapping each assessment to a measurable learning objective

Constructive alignment links objectives, activities, and assessments.

A learner submits a late assignment due to a documented technical outage. What is the most equitable response?

Answer: Apply flexible policy and accept it without penalty per documentation

Documented technical barriers warrant flexibility consistent with a clearly stated policy.

Which tool lets learners rate their own work against criteria before submission?

Answer: Self-assessment checklist

Self-assessment builds metacognition and helps learners catch gaps before grading.