Assessment Types and Purposes

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Primary purpose of diagnostic assessment

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To identify students' prior knowledge and learning needs

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Type of assessment that compares a student's performance to established criteria

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Criterion-referenced assessment

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Description of formative assessment

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Assessment that monitors learning during instruction

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Key characteristic of authentic assessment

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Real-world application of skills

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Anticipatory set in a lesson plan

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The opening activity that engages students

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Main purpose of summative assessment

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To evaluate learning at the conclusion

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Focus of ipsative assessment

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Measuring against previous performance

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Gradual release of responsibility model

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Moving from teacher-led to student independence

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Learning outcomes should be

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Specific and measurable

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Effective closure in a lesson plan should

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Summarize key learning points