Assessment and Feedback Flashcards
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What is summative assessment primarily used for?
Answer: Measuring student achievement at the end of a unit, key stage, or course
Summative assessment evaluates cumulative learning at a defined endpoint and is used to report on attainment.
Which type of feedback is considered most effective for improving student learning according to educational research?
Answer: Specific, actionable feedback focused on the task and how to improve
Research, including Hattie and Timperley's work, shows that specific task-focused feedback with clear guidance on improvement has the greatest impact on learning.
What is the purpose of the 'two stars and a wish' feedback strategy?
Answer: To identify two strengths and one area for development in student work
Two stars and a wish is a structured feedback technique where the teacher (or peer) identifies two positive aspects and one area for improvement.
In Bloom's Taxonomy, which level represents the highest order of thinking?
Answer: Evaluating and Creating
The revised Bloom's Taxonomy places Evaluating and Creating at the apex, requiring pupils to make judgements and produce original work.
What does 'marking for meaning' primarily focus on?
Answer: Responding to the content, ideas, and understanding demonstrated in student work
Marking for meaning prioritises engagement with the pupil's ideas and understanding rather than surface-level corrections.
Which of the following best describes 'whole-class feedback'?
Answer: The teacher identifying common patterns from marking and addressing these with the whole group
Whole-class feedback allows teachers to address recurring errors and misconceptions efficiently without writing the same comment in every book.
What is the main benefit of peer assessment in the classroom?
Answer: It helps students develop metacognitive skills and a deeper understanding of assessment criteria
When pupils assess each other's work they must internalise success criteria and apply them critically, which deepens their own understanding of quality.