GAPSC Assessment, Data & Differentiated Instruction Flashcards

Which type of assessment is administered during instruction to monitor student understanding and adjust teaching in real time?

Answer: Formative assessment

Formative assessments are ongoing, low-stakes checks for understanding used to guide instructional decisions during the learning process.

A Georgia teacher reviews pre-assessment data and finds that 8 of 25 students already mastered the upcoming unit's objectives. The best response is to:

Answer: Compact the curriculum and provide enrichment tasks for those students

Curriculum compacting removes already-mastered content and replaces it with enrichment or acceleration activities, respecting students' readiness levels.

Which term describes the process of adjusting instruction based on ongoing assessment data to meet diverse learner needs?

Answer: Differentiated instruction

Differentiated instruction involves intentionally modifying content, process, product, or learning environment based on student readiness, interest, and learning profile.

A norm-referenced test compares a student's performance to:

Answer: A representative sample of peers at the same grade level

Norm-referenced tests rank students against a norming group, producing scores such as percentile ranks that indicate relative performance.

Georgia's state standardized assessment for students in grades 3–8 is known as:

Answer: Georgia Milestones Assessment System (GMAS)

The Georgia Milestones Assessment System measures student achievement of Georgia's content standards across grades 3–8 and in high school courses.

Which assessment strategy involves students evaluating their own work against clear criteria to build metacognitive skills?

Answer: Self-assessment

Self-assessment encourages students to reflect on their learning, identify strengths and gaps, and take ownership of their academic progress.