CORE Assessment Strategies 3

Question 1

A student portfolio in a CORE program typically includes which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A collection of work over time that demonstrates growth and reflection

Answer

Portfolios document learning progress over time and require student reflection to be educationally meaningful.

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of a criterion-referenced assessment?

Accepted Answer

Determining whether a student can correctly identify five native tree species

Answer

Criterion-referenced assessment measures performance against defined standards or competencies, not against other students.

Question 3

During a hunting safety field day, an instructor uses a standardized checklist to observe each student's firearm handling. This strategy primarily ensures:

Accepted Answer

Consistent, objective documentation of each student's safety behaviors

Answer

Standardized checklists reduce observer bias and ensure every student is evaluated against the same behavioral criteria.

Question 4

Self-assessment strategies in outdoor education help students primarily develop:

Accepted Answer

Metacognitive awareness and personal responsibility for learning

Answer

Self-assessment builds metacognition—students' ability to monitor and regulate their own learning.

Question 5

What is the main difference between formative and summative assessment?

Accepted Answer

Formative assessments inform instruction during learning; summative assessments evaluate learning at the end of a unit

Answer

Formative assessments guide ongoing instruction while summative assessments measure achievement after instruction is complete.

CORE - Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Education Practice Test

CORE - Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Education Practice Test

CORE Assessment Strategies 3