ED 10 - QUIZ 1 MIDTERM

What is the primary focus of process-oriented performance-based assessment?

• The final product created by the student

• The observable behaviors and skills demonstrated during the task

• The comparison of students to their peers

• The use of standardized tests

Which of the following is an example of a simple competency?

• Reciting a poem with appropriate gestures and intonation

• Drawing a straight line from one point to another

• Constructing an equilateral triangle

• Writing an essay with proper grammar and structure

What is the purpose of breaking down a general objective into specific competencies?

• To make the task more difficult

• To provide clear, observable behaviors for assessment

• To compare students to their peers

• To eliminate the need for rubrics

Which of the following is a characteristic of a complex competency?

• It involves only one skill

• It combines two or more skills

• It is always easy to observe

• It does not require practice

What is the first step in designing a task for performance-based assessment?

• Identifying an activity that highlights the competencies to be evaluated

• Creating a rubric for grading

• Comparing students to their peers

• Assigning grades based on effort

Which of the following is an example of a task that would be interesting and enjoyable for students?

• Writing a 10-page essay

• Reciting a poem with gestures and intonation

• Taking a multiple-choice test

• Memorizing a list of definitions

What is the primary purpose of a scoring rubric?

• To compare students to their peers

• To assess student performance against a set of criteria

• To eliminate the need for feedback

• To make grading faster

Which of the following is a benefit of including levels of performance in a rubric?

• It makes grading more subjective

• It provides clearer expectations for students

• It eliminates the need for feedback

• It reduces the complexity of the task

What is the difference between analytic and holistic rubrics?

• Analytic rubrics assess performance across multiple criteria as a whole, while holistic rubrics assess each criterion separately

• Analytic rubrics assess each criterion separately, while holistic rubrics assess performance across multiple criteria as a whole

• Analytic rubrics are used for formative assessments, while holistic rubrics are used for summative assessments

• There is no difference between the two

Which of the following is an example of a product-oriented learning competency?

• Reciting a poem with appropriate gestures

• Constructing a cube with correct dimensions

• Participating in a group discussion

• Answering multiple-choice questions