QTS Assessment and Feedback 2

Question 1

What is summative assessment primarily used for?

Accepted Answer

Measuring student achievement at the end of a unit, key stage, or course

Answer

Summative assessment evaluates cumulative learning at a defined endpoint and is used to report on attainment.

Question 2

Which type of feedback is considered most effective for improving student learning according to educational research?

Accepted Answer

Specific, actionable feedback focused on the task and how to improve

Answer

Research, including Hattie and Timperley's work, shows that specific task-focused feedback with clear guidance on improvement has the greatest impact on learning.

Question 3

What is the purpose of the 'two stars and a wish' feedback strategy?

Accepted Answer

To identify two strengths and one area for development in student work

Answer

Two stars and a wish is a structured feedback technique where the teacher (or peer) identifies two positive aspects and one area for improvement.

Question 4

In Bloom's Taxonomy, which level represents the highest order of thinking?

Accepted Answer

Evaluating and Creating

Answer

The revised Bloom's Taxonomy places Evaluating and Creating at the apex, requiring pupils to make judgements and produce original work.

Question 5

What does 'marking for meaning' primarily focus on?

Accepted Answer

Responding to the content, ideas, and understanding demonstrated in student work

Answer

Marking for meaning prioritises engagement with the pupil's ideas and understanding rather than surface-level corrections.

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QTS Assessment and Feedback 2