Midterm Review

Define the term assessment.

What theorist believed that people learn constructively and in four stages?

• Hunter

• Vygotsky

• Piaget

• Bandura

Which theorist believed in learning though others and scaffolding?

• Vygotsky

• Bandura

• Hunter

• Piaget

Which theorist taught through observational learning?

• Vygotsky

• Bandura

• Hunter

• Piaget

Diagnostic assessment is used for placing students in

Formative assessment is to ___ for understanding.

____ assessment is to check for mastery.

What are the four phase of Gradual Release Model?

Answer explanation

Focused Instruction → “I DO IT.”

Guided Instruction → “WE DO IT.” Collaborative Learning → “(THEY) YOU DO IT TOGETHER.”

Independent Learning → “YOU DO IT ALONE”

What is the purpose of assessments?

• Inform subsequent instructions

• To test the students

When would you use Direct Instruction and Why?

Answer explanation

DI would be used to teach explicit, direct answers (like math). It is most useful when memorizing facts and when students need remedial instruction. With DI, students do not need prior knowledge.