M119N Prelim

What is the primary focus of outcome-based assessment?

• Assessing teacher performance based from the students' changed behavior.

• Measuring student performance based from their attendance.

• Measuring student learning and achievement of specific objectives

• Evaluating school facilities affecting students academic performance.

What is the difference between assessment and evaluation?

• Assessment has more relevance than evaluation

• Evaluation is only for teachers; assessment is for students

• Assessment is more formal than evaluation since it involves a process that will determine the progress of the students.

• Assessment is about gathering data; evaluation is about making judgments

Which of the following is a characteristic of effective formative assessment?

• It is only for summative purposes that gives informed decision for teachers.

• It is a one-time event and must be well-planned.

• It is ongoing and frequent

• It focuses solely on final grades

What type of assessment provides ongoing feedback to guide instruction?

• Diagnostic assessment

• Summative assessment

• Standardized assessment

• Formative assessment

Which of the following is NOT a strategy for formative assessment?

• Observation and questioning

• Classroom discussions

• Standardized tests

• Exit tickets

What is a key benefit of formative assessment in mathematics?

• It is used at the end of the course

• It focuses on memorization of facts

• It helps identify gaps in understanding early

• It measures final learning outcomes

What is the purpose of summative assessments?

• To provide real-time feedback

• To guide daily instruction

• To assess student engagement

• To measure student mastery of concepts over time

Which type of summative assessment evaluates students' ability to apply knowledge to real-world problems?

• Multiple-choice tests

• Performance-based assessments

• Standardized exams

• End-of-unit tests

What is a crucial aspect of designing effective summative assessments?

• Using adapted scoring criteria

• Focusing solely on rote memorization

• Aligning with relevant mathematics standards

• Including HOTS multiple-choice questions

How can teachers differentiate instruction based on formative assessment?

• By preparing lessons and recording students' scores

• By adapting lessons to meet identified needs

• By using the same lesson for all students

• By developing the holistic potential of high-achieving students