Understanding Assessment Types

What is the primary purpose of formative assessment?

• To rank students against each other.

• To assess final student grades.

• To monitor student learning and provide feedback for improvement.

• To determine the overall curriculum effectiveness.

How does summative assessment differ from formative assessment?

• Summative assessment is for evaluating learning at the end, while formative assessment is for ongoing feedback during learning.

• Summative assessment is only for grading purposes.

• Summative assessment provides feedback during the learning process.

• Formative assessment is conducted at the end of a course.

What type of assessment is used to identify students' strengths and weaknesses before instruction?

• norm-referenced assessment

• formative assessment

• summative assessment

• diagnostic assessment

Which assessment type is typically conducted at the end of a course or unit?

• Diagnostic assessment

• Formative assessment

• Peer assessment

• Summative assessment

Can you provide an example of a diagnostic assessment?

• A pre-test assessing students' knowledge of a specific topic.

• A standardized test administered at the end of the year.

• A homework assignment given after the lesson.

• A final exam evaluating overall student performance.