PRE TEST

What is the primary purpose of diagnostic assessment in education?

• To evaluate students' learning at the end of a unit or course.

• To provide feedback to students during the learning process

• To gather information about students' prior knowledge and skills at the beginning of a unit or course

• To compare students' performance to a predetermined standard

Which type of assessment is conducted throughout the learning process to monitor student progress?

• Diagnostic assessment

• Formative assessment

• Summative assessment

• Evaluative assessment

When is formative assessment typically conducted?

• At the end of a unit or course

• Before instruction begins

• During instruction

• After students have mastered the content

Which type of assessment is used to evaluate students' learning at the end of a unit or course?

• Diagnostic assessment

• Formative assessment

• Summative assessment

• Evaluative assessment

What is the main purpose of summative assessment?

• To provide ongoing feedback to students

• To identify areas where students need additional support

• To evaluate the effectiveness of instruction

• To inform instruction and guide future learning

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

• An end-of-unit test

• A pop quiz given during the learning process

• A pre-test administered before instruction begins

• A project completed at the end of a course

What is the primary purpose of formative assessment?

• To assign grades to students

• To assess students' prior knowledge

• To provide feedback and guide instruction

• To evaluate students' learning at the end of a course

Which type of assessment is typically graded and used to determine students' final achievement?

• Diagnostic assessment

• Formative assessment

• Summative assessment

• Evaluative assessment

What is the main difference between formative and summative assessment?

• Formative assessment occurs before instruction, while summative assessment occurs after instruction.

• Formative assessment provides ongoing feedback, while summative assessment evaluates final achievement.

• Formative assessment is low-stakes, while summative assessment is high-stakes.

• Formative assessment is optional, while summative assessment is mandatory.

Which type of assessment is most useful for informing instructional decisions and adjusting teaching strategies?

• Diagnostic assessment

• Formative assessment

• Summative assessment

• Evaluative assessment