COI Assessment & Feedback Techniques 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Formative low-stakes check

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A rubric with defined performance levels

Answer

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

Question 3

Which feedback statement is most actionable for an online learner?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 4

What does assessment validity mean?

Accepted Answer

The assessment measures what it is intended to measure

Answer

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

Question 5

Which practice best aligns assessments with course design?

Accepted Answer

Mapping each assessment to a measurable learning objective

Answer

Constructive alignment links objectives, activities, and assessments.

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