Assessment & Evaluation Techniques Flashcards
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What is a defining characteristic of authentic assessment in academic mentoring?
Answer: It involves tasks that mirror real-world applications of knowledge and skills
Authentic assessment uses tasks that replicate real-life situations, requiring students to apply their knowledge and skills in meaningful, context-relevant ways.
Which assessment method specifically asks students to verbalize their reasoning and thinking process as they work through a task?
Answer: Think-aloud protocol
The think-aloud protocol requires students to verbalize their cognitive process as they work through a problem, making metacognitive strategies visible to mentors.
In educational contexts, how is 'evaluation' distinguished from 'measurement'?
Answer: Measurement collects quantitative data while evaluation interprets that data and makes quality judgments
Measurement refers to collecting quantitative data about performance, while evaluation involves interpreting that data and making informed judgments about quality, value, or progress.
When should an academic mentor ideally conduct a needs assessment for a new student?
Answer: Before beginning the mentoring relationship to identify the student's needs and knowledge gaps
A needs assessment should be conducted at the outset of the mentoring relationship to identify the student's current knowledge, skills, and areas requiring support before any intervention is planned.
What does the 'washback effect' refer to in educational assessment?
Answer: The influence that assessment design and high-stakes testing have on teaching and learning behaviors
The washback effect describes how the design, content, and stakes of assessments shape what teachers teach and what students prioritize in their learning.
Which core principle in assessment design ensures equitable and unbiased evaluation across diverse student populations?
Answer: Fairness and freedom from bias for all student groups
Fairness in assessment ensures all students have an equal opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge without bias related to cultural background, language, disability, or other characteristics.
What is the primary purpose of conducting a summative evaluation of a mentoring program at the end of an academic year?
Answer: To determine the overall effectiveness of the program and inform decisions about future improvements
A summative program evaluation measures the overall impact and effectiveness of the mentoring program, providing data to inform decisions about continuation, modification, or scaling.