Assessment for Instruction Quiz

What is the purpose of assessment in the science classroom?

• To be an ongoing part of the instructional process

• To replace instruction

What is a K-W-L chart used for?

• To record what students know, want to know, and learned about a topic

• To grade students' performance

Which of the following is NOT an activity used to evaluate students' prior knowledge?

• Discussion

• Homework

What is the main difference between informal and formal assessments?

• Informal assessments happen throughout instruction, while formal assessments are planned

• Informal assessments are only used at the end of a unit, while formal assessments are ongoing

What is the primary purpose of formative assessments?

• To assess students' progress toward meeting a learning objective

• To evaluate students' final performance

Which type of assessment is used to gauge whether or not students mastered a learning objective?

• Formative assessment

• Summative assessment

What is a characteristic of performance-based assessment?

• It requires students to apply knowledge or skills acquired in a unit of study

• It does not involve any hands-on learning

What is the role of informal assessments in the classroom?

• To notice students' facial expressions and comments during instruction

• To administer standardized tests

What is the main difference between formative and summative assessments?

• Formative assessments are for learning, while summative assessments evaluate what was learned

• Formative assessments are used at the end of a unit, while summative assessments are used at the beginning

Why is it important for an assessment tool to align with the instructional objective?

• To accurately measure students' understanding of the objective

• To reduce the amount of time spent on assessments