T&L 413 Flashcard Sec. 2

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What is a key purpose of assessment in lesson design and implementation?

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To evaluate how the lesson meets guidelines for good pedagogy and how students react to the lesson

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According to the chapter, what should assessments be directly related to? Options: National standardized tests, Lesson objectives, Students' personal interests

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Lesson objectives

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Why is it important for assessments to be authentic and meaningful to students?

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To provide useful and accurate feedback that guides students and instruction

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What does it mean for an assessment to occur in multiple contexts?

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Students can demonstrate their knowledge in various ways during and after instruction.

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How can teachers assess student progress toward both content and language objectives?

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By integrating assessments that evaluate both content knowledge and language use

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What is one way to adapt traditional classroom assessments for English Language Learners (ELLs)/Multilingual Learners (MLLs)?

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Simplify the language of the assessment without altering the content being assessed.

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Why should students be involved in the assessment process?

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To help students take ownership of their learning and understand assessment criteria

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What is a characteristic of effective assessments for diverse learners?

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They are flexible and consider students' cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

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What does the chapter suggest about using multiple-choice exams for assessing ELLs/MLLs?

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They may not accurately reflect ELLs' understanding due to language barriers.

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How can teachers ensure assessments are fair for ELLs/MLLs? Options: By providing assessments only in students' native languages, By modifying assessments to reduce linguistic complexity while maintaining content integrity, By giving all students the same assessment without modifications

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By modifying assessments to reduce linguistic complexity while maintaining content integrity