Assessment and Evaluation Flashcards

Which type of assessment is administered DURING instruction to monitor learning progress?

Answer: Formative assessment

Formative assessment occurs during instruction and provides ongoing data that teachers use to adjust teaching and support student learning in real time.

A criterion-referenced test measures:

Answer: A student's performance against a defined set of standards or criteria

Criterion-referenced tests evaluate whether a student has mastered specific skills or standards, independent of how peers perform.

Which assessment tool requires students to demonstrate skills through real-world tasks rather than selected-response items?

Answer: Performance-based assessment

Performance-based assessments require students to apply knowledge and skills to authentic tasks, providing evidence of deeper understanding and ability.

Reliability in assessment refers to:

Answer: The consistency of scores across repeated administrations

A reliable assessment produces consistent, stable results across different times, raters, or forms, ensuring scores are not due to random variation.

A portfolio assessment BEST demonstrates:

Answer: Growth and learning over time

Portfolios collect student work across time, allowing evidence of growth, reflection, and process in addition to final products.

Which assessment practice ensures students understand what quality work looks like before they complete a task?

Answer: Rubric shared before the assignment

Sharing rubrics in advance communicates performance expectations clearly, helping students self-assess and target their effort appropriately.