Formative Assessment Flashcard

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What is the primary purpose of formative assessment?

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To gain insight into your students’ learning and adjust instruction as necessary

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of formative assessment? It is ongoing and frequent, It is low-stakes, It is used to inform instruction, It is standardized and norm-referenced

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It is standardized and norm-referenced

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Which of the following is an example of a formative assessment strategy? A final exam, A standardized test, A quick quiz or exit ticket

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A quick quiz or exit ticket

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What is the role of feedback in formative assessment?

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To provide specific information to help students improve their learning

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Which of the following is a benefit of using formative assessment? Options: It helps teachers identify students' strengths and weaknesses, It allows students to take ownership of their learning, It helps teachers adjust their instruction to meet students' needs, All of the above

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All of the above

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Formative assessments are used to assign final grades to students.

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False

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Exit tickets are a common formative assessment strategy.

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True

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Formative assessments should be high-stakes and formal.

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False

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Peer assessment is a type of formative assessment.

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True

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Formative assessments should only be used at the end of a unit of study.

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False