Student Assessments

What are the two ways that teachers measure what their students are learning?

• Qualitative and quantitative assessments

• Formative and summative assessments

• Initial and final assessments

• Direct and indirect assessments

When does formative assessment usually occur?

• End of unit/course

• After learning

• Every lesson

• Before learning

What is the main purpose of summative assessment?

• Quick check for understanding

• Teach responsively

• Reflect on entire unit/course

• Fully assess knowledge/skills

Which type of assessment is considered informal?

• Summative

• Formative

• Both A and B

• Neither A nor B

What does summative assessment focus on?

• Process

• Product

• Specific skills or knowledge

• Creative options

Which of the following is NOT an example of formative assessment?

• Pop quizzes

• Reading checks

• Music rehearsals

• Final exams

What can formative assessments tell teachers?

• Whether they need to re-teach a concept or if they can move on in their curriculum

• How much homework to assign each week

• Which students are eligible for academic awards

• The number of students who will pass the final exam

What is the main purpose of summative assessments?

• To inform a teacher's instruction going forward

• To measure skill acquisition

• To play vocabulary or spelling games

• To keep a KWL chart

Which of the following is NOT an example of a summative assessment?

• Graded tests

• Research reports

• KWL (Know, Want to Know, Learned) chart

• Final exams

Summative assessments typically occur at what point in a unit or course?

• At the beginning

• In the middle

• At the end

• At any time