What is the primary purpose of assessment according to the text?

• To guide learning and provide information

• To compare students against each other

• To punish students for poor performance

• To provide grades for students

What type of assessment is associated with measuring learning at the end of a unit?

• Authentic assessment

• Informal assessment

• Summative assessment

• Formative assessment

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of informal assessment?

• Using checklists and registers

• Observing class participation

• Evaluating everyday performance

• Conducted under test conditions

What does authentic assessment emphasize?

• Standardized testing

• Real-life conditions

• Comparative analysis of students

• Grading based on memorization

According to the text, what is a high-stakes test?

• A test that is informal and casual

• A test that affects life-changing decisions

• A test with no consequences

• A test that is easy to pass

What is the focus of critical reflection in teaching?

• Analyzing student grades

• Focusing solely on curriculum content

• Examining teaching objectives and practices

• Comparing teaching styles with peers

What is the first stage in Wallace's model of reflective teaching?

• Action research

• The pretraining stage

• Professional education and development

• Critical reflection

Which of the following is a technique for reflective observation?

• Journals

• Games

• Fieldwork

• Laboratory work

What is the goal of action research according to the text?

• To compare different teaching methods

• To create standardized tests

• To improve teaching practices through inquiry

• To gather data for external evaluation

What does formative assessment provide for teachers?

• A method to punish poor performance

• Final grades for students

• A way to rank students

• Information to adapt instruction