Assessment Types and Strategies Flashcard

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What is the primary purpose of formative assessments?

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To monitor student progress and guide instruction during a lesson

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Which type of assessment is designed to measure student progress against predefined criteria?

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Criterion-referenced assessment

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What is the main goal of diagnostic assessments?

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To identify students' prior knowledge and learning gaps before instruction begins

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Which of the following is an example of a summative assessment?

• Weekly quizzes to check for understanding
• End-of-unit tests or final exams
• Exit tickets after a lesson
• Peer-assessment activities during group work

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End-of-unit tests or final exams

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What type of assessment compares a student’s performance to that of their peers?

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Norm-referenced assessment

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Which statement best describes formative assessments?

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They provide ongoing feedback to improve teaching and learning.

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How can teachers use summative assessments effectively?

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By evaluating overall mastery of content at the end of a unit or term.

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Which strategy is most effective for assessing student understanding in real time?

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Using questioning techniques during instruction

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What is an example of an ipsative assessment?

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Comparing a student's current performance to their previous work

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Which tool would be most appropriate for monitoring reading fluency over time? Options: Running records, Summative exams, Peer-assessment rubrics, Diagnostic surveys

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Running records