Assessment Flashcards
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A teacher gives a quiz halfway through a unit to identify which students need reteaching. What type of assessment is this?
Answer: Formative assessment
Formative assessment occurs during instruction to monitor learning and guide reteaching.
Which assessment compares a student's performance against a fixed standard rather than against other students?
Answer: Criterion-referenced
Criterion-referenced assessment measures performance against predetermined criteria or standards.
A rubric that gives a single overall score for a piece of work is best described as a what?
Answer: Holistic rubric
A holistic rubric provides one overall judgment rather than scoring separate components.
What does 'reliability' refer to in educational assessment?
Answer: The consistency of test results over repeated administrations
Reliability is the consistency or stability of assessment results.
A teacher wants to assess a student's ability to give a persuasive speech. Which assessment method is most appropriate?
Answer: Performance assessment
Performance assessment evaluates students through demonstration of real-world skills like speaking.
Which practice best supports valid assessment results for English language learners?
Answer: Providing accommodations like extra time or simplified language
Accommodations reduce language barriers so the assessment measures content knowledge, not English proficiency.
What is the primary purpose of a pre-assessment given before a unit?
Answer: To determine students' prior knowledge and plan instruction
Pre-assessment reveals existing knowledge so teachers can tailor upcoming instruction.