Assessing Student Learning and Growth

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Which term refers to a test given at the end of a unit to measure what students have learned?

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Summative Assessment

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What is the main purpose of a rubric in student assessment?

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To describe criteria for grading or scoring

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Which assessment is used during instruction to check for student understanding?

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Formative Assessment

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What does "growth" in student learning usually refer to?

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Improvement in knowledge or skills over time

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Which of the following is an example of a "check for understanding" technique? Giving a final exam, Assigning a project at the end of the year, Asking students to answer a quick question during a lesson, Setting ambitious academic goals

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Asking students to answer a quick question during a lesson

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How can teachers use progress monitoring to help students achieve ambitious academic goals?

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By tracking student performance and adjusting instruction as needed.

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Why are benchmarks important in the assessment process?

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They provide a way to compare student performance to set standards

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How might a teacher use exit tickets as a formative assessment to improve student learning outcomes?

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By collecting exit tickets and using the information to adjust future lessons