Assessment & Evaluation Methods Flashcards
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Which type of assessment is administered BEFORE instruction to determine students' prior knowledge?
Answer: Diagnostic assessment
Diagnostic assessment is given before instruction to identify what students already know and where gaps exist, allowing teachers to plan instruction accordingly.
A rubric that describes performance quality at each level using specific, observable criteria is called a:
Answer: Analytic rubric
An analytic rubric breaks down the assessment into specific criteria and describes performance levels for each criterion separately, allowing detailed feedback.
Portfolio assessment is primarily valued because it:
Answer: Shows student growth and learning over time
Portfolio assessment collects student work samples over a period of time, demonstrating growth, progress, and the development of skills — not just a single snapshot.
Which measurement concept refers to whether a test consistently produces the same results under similar conditions?
Answer: Reliability
Reliability refers to the consistency of an assessment — a reliable test produces stable, repeatable results across different administrations with similar groups.
Norm-referenced tests compare a student's performance to:
Answer: The performance of a defined group of peers
Norm-referenced tests rank students against a normative (comparison) group — the results show where a student stands relative to other students, not against an absolute standard.
When a teacher observes students during a group activity and records notes on individual participation, this is an example of:
Answer: Observational assessment
Observational assessment involves teachers directly watching and recording student behavior, skills, or participation during authentic activities — it is a form of informal, ongoing assessment.