Assessment Methods in the British National Curriculum

1. 1. What is the British National Curriculum?

• a set of educational standards

• a set of guidelines

• a set of tests

2. 2. Which of the following is the age range for Key Stage 1 in the British National Curriculum?

• • 5-7 years old

• • 9-11 years old

• • 14-16 years old

3. 3. Which of the following is the age range for Key Stage 4 in the British National Curriculum?

• • 9-11 years old

• • 11-14 years old

• • 14-16 years old

4. 4. Which of the following is correct?

• KS 3 is 4,5,6 grades in Uzbekistan

• KS 3 is 5,6,7 grades in Uzbekistan

• KS 3 is 8,9 grades in Uzbekistan

5. 5. Which of the following subjects is NOT taught in Key Stage 2 of the British National Curriculum?

• Mathematics
• English
• Science
• French Literature

6. 6. Which of the following is NOT a national test that is taken in the British National Curriculum?

• SATs
• IGCSE

• A-Levels
• GCSE

Answer explanation

IGCSE that is International Exam (not National)

7. 7. Which of the following is the main difference between formative and summative assessment?

• • Formative assessment is used to provide feedback to pupils, while summative assessment is used to measure pupil attainment.

• Formative assessment is easier than summative assessment
• Summative assessment is given at the end of the year only, while formative assessment is given at the beginning
• Formative assessment is graded, while summative assessment is not

8. 8. Which of the following is an example of formative assessment?

• End of term exams
• Final project presentation
• Quizzes during a learning unit
• Graduation thesis

9. 9. Which of the following is an example of summative assessment?

• Formative quizzes
• Self-assessment
• Peer feedback
• Final exam

10. 10. Why is formative assessment important?

• It helps to identify areas of strengths and weakness for students

• It provides a final grade for students
• It is used to punish students who are not performing well
• It is not important, summative assessment is more important