TAP Final Part B

Formative assessments are:

• An ongoing, interactive evaluation that gauges student learning throughout the instructional process.

• A comparison between a student and a larger group.

• A "sneak peak" before the learning process begins.

• A comparison between current and past performance of a student.

Summative assessments are:

• Most traditional way of evaluating student work

• Can be completed at the end of a unit, nine weeks, or school year

• Used to judge success of academic programs

• All of the above

Mr. Smith asks the students to share three takeaways from his lesson on mitosis and cell production. What kind of assessment is Mr. Smith using?

• Formative

• Norm-referenced

• Criterion-referenced

• Summative

Kaden took a pre-test at the beginning of the fractions unit. He took the same exact post test after learning about fractions. What type of assessment did Kaden take?

• Norm-referenced assessment

• Formative Assessment

• Ipsative Assessment

• Summative Assessment

A norm-referenced assessment compares a student's performance to a larger group. What is a norm-referenced assessment mostly high schoolers take?

• Exit out the door

• Weekly Test

• Quiz

• SAT/ACT

Which of the following best describes the concept of culturally relevant pedagogy?

• A teaching approach that uses standardized curriculum for all students, regardless of their cultural background.

• A teaching method that prioritizes the use of technology in the classroom over cultural considerations.

• A teaching framework that incorporates students' cultural references and experiences to enhance learning and promote academic success.

• A teaching strategy that focuses solely on academic achievement without considering cultural context.

Why is effective parent-teacher communication important for student success?

• It ensures that parents are kept informed about their child's academic progress and behavior, fostering a collaborative approach to addressing challenges.

• It allows teachers to assign more homework to students based on parental input.

• It gives parents the opportunity to choose the teaching methods used in the classroom.

• It focuses solely on giving parents feedback about their child's grades, without engaging in broader discussions about learning and development.

What is one way poverty can affect a student's ability to learn?

• Access to advanced technology

• Worry about their next meal

• Having too many friends

• Excessive free time

How can homelessness affect students in the classroom?

• It can lead to students having a stable routine and a strong academic performance.

• It can cause stress, absenteeism, and difficulty concentrating, which impacts academic achievement and emotional well-being.

• It has no effect on students' academic performance or behavior.

• It improves students' focus and determination.

How can a teacher best support Javier, who struggles to focus in class due to working late shifts?

• Assign extra homework to help him catch up on missed work.

• Offer flexible deadlines and provide additional resources to help him manage his workload.

• Ignore his personal situation and focus solely on his academic performance.

• Encourage him to work harder during class to make up for missed assignments.