What is the primary purpose of assessment in education?

Assessment Methods in Education

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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To entertain students
To measure student growth and plan future lessons
To increase teacher workload
To replace teaching
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which type of assessment is conducted at the beginning of a course?
Formative assessment
Summative assessment
Diagnostic assessment
Peer assessment
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is a key characteristic of formative assessment?
It is always graded
It is conducted at the end of a term
It is used to monitor student learning during lessons
It is only used for language subjects
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which of the following is an example of summative assessment?
Classroom discussion
Midterm exams
Daily homework
Peer feedback
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is a common issue with relying solely on tests for assessment?
They may not accurately reflect a student's true ability
They do not cause any stress
They are too easy for students
They are always fun for students
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why might oral presentations be beneficial for students with test anxiety?
They are not assessed
They require no preparation
They focus on oral skills rather than written skills
They are always done in groups
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of non-verbal assessments like charades?
To test students' acting skills
To assess vocabulary understanding
To replace written exams
To entertain the class
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