Precision Skills Development and Measurement 2

Question 1

Which type of assessment is administered BEFORE instruction to identify what students already know?

Accepted Answer

Diagnostic assessment

Answer

Diagnostic assessment is given prior to instruction to determine students' existing knowledge and skill gaps.

Question 2

A teacher uses exit tickets at the end of each lesson to gauge student understanding. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Formative assessment

Answer

Formative assessment occurs during instruction to monitor learning progress and adjust teaching strategies.

Question 3

Which learning domain focuses on physical movement, coordination, and motor skills?

Accepted Answer

Psychomotor domain

Answer

The psychomotor domain encompasses physical skills, motor learning, and hands-on technical abilities.

Question 4

In competency-based education, students advance when they:

Accepted Answer

Demonstrate mastery of defined learning outcomes

Answer

Competency-based education requires students to demonstrate mastery of specific skills before progressing.

Question 5

What does 'validity' mean in the context of an educational assessment?

Accepted Answer

The test measures what it is intended to measure

Answer

Validity refers to whether an assessment accurately measures the specific knowledge or skill it is designed to assess.

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