Ch. 11 Flashcards - CTE II

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Define academic mindset

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A positive view of oneself as a learner and an understanding that effort is required to develop ability and competence related to academic work

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Define alternative assessments

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Alternative assessments are ways of measuring the performance of students who are unable to participate in traditional approaches to assessment.

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Define assessment

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Assessment is the evaluation of knowledge, skills, or performance.

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Define authentic assessment

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Authentic assessment is an evaluation approach that measures students' abilities to apply their knowledge in real-world situations.

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Define benchmarks

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Benchmarks in education are standards used to measure student performance and progress.

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Define content standards

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Content standards define the knowledge and skills students are expected to learn in a specific subject area.

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Define curriculum

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A curriculum is a structured set of courses and content provided by an educational institution.

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Define curriculum framework

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A curriculum framework is a structured plan that outlines educational goals, content, teaching methods, and assessment strategies.

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Define formal assessments

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Formal assessments are structured evaluations used to measure student learning and performance - tests, quizzes and homework.

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Define informal assessment

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Informal assessment is a non-standardized evaluation method used to monitor student learning through observations and feedback.