Lesson 1 Module 1 - Alternative Assessment

What is the main goal of assessment?

• Random grading

• Decision-making

• Make learning harder

• More homework

Which assessment identifies learning gaps?

• Assessment of Learning

• Assessment for Learning

• Traditional Assessment

• Standardized Testing

Which is NOT alternative assessment?

• Multiple-choice test

• Portfolio

• Performance task

• Project

What is an advantage of alternative assessment?

• Assesses real-world skills

• Needs no effort

• Focuses on memorization

• o teacher involvement

What is a disadvantage of alternative assessment?

• Always objective

• Time-consuming

• Needs fewer materials

• • Easy to grade

Which is a performance-based assessment?

• Written exam

• Oral presentation

• True or False test

• Fill-in-the-blank

What does a portfolio include?

• Student work over time

• One test score

• Single essay

• Only grades

Why use formative assessment?

• Measure final scores

• Adjust teaching

• Stress students

• Rank performance

A key feature of alternative assessment is:

• Right/wrong answers

• Encourages creativity

• Only written tests

• No student input

How does alternative assessment differ?

• Uses projects, not tests

• Allows different skills

• Always better than traditional

• Only for young students