NES Assessment & Evaluation Strategies Flashcards
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What is the primary purpose of formative assessment?
Answer: To monitor student learning and adjust instruction during the learning process
Formative assessment provides ongoing feedback that informs instructional decisions and supports student growth during the learning process.
Which of the following is an example of a summative assessment?
Answer: An end-of-unit test covering all objectives
Summative assessments evaluate student learning at the conclusion of an instructional period against defined standards or objectives.
What does a rubric primarily provide in the assessment process?
Answer: Clearly defined criteria and performance levels for evaluating student work
Rubrics provide explicit criteria and descriptors for each performance level, making evaluation consistent, transparent, and instructive.
A teacher gives students a pre-test before beginning a new unit. What is the main purpose?
Answer: To identify students' prior knowledge and gaps before instruction begins
Pre-assessments reveal existing knowledge and misconceptions so teachers can adjust instruction to meet students' actual needs.
What distinguishes criterion-referenced assessment from norm-referenced assessment?
Answer: Criterion-referenced measures student performance against a set standard, not against other students
Criterion-referenced assessments measure whether a student has mastered specific skills or standards, regardless of how peers perform.
Which assessment practice involves students reflecting on and evaluating their own work?
Answer: Self-assessment
Self-assessment engages students in reflecting on their own learning, building metacognitive awareness and ownership of growth.