Types of Assessments in Education

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What is a formative assessment?

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A formative assessment is an evaluation method used to monitor student learning and provide feedback.

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What is a summative assessment?

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A summative assessment evaluates student learning at the end of an instructional unit.

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Criterion-Referenced Assessment

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Evaluates student performance based on predetermined criteria or standards.

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Norm-Referenced Assessment

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A Norm-Referenced Assessment compares a student's performance to that of a norm group.

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Ipsative assessment

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An Ipsative assessment is a self-referential evaluation that measures an individual's progress by comparing their current performance to their past performances.

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What is an authentic assessment?

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An authentic assessment is a form of evaluation that measures students' knowledge and skills through real-world tasks.

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What is a diagnostic assessment?

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A diagnostic assessment is an evaluation that identifies a student's strengths and weaknesses in a specific subject area.