Assessment And Improving Student Motivation and Success

Classroom assessment can enhance student motivation and achievement.

• true

• false

Which is NOT a purpose of assesssment?

• initiation of further learning

• to know if a concept needs re-teaching

• to know if new goals should be set

• to write less lesson plans

Classroom assessment is the process of gathering evidence of student learning to inform instructional decisions.

• true

• false

What causes students NOT to succeed?

• lack of preparation

• lack of motivation

• fear of failure

• ALL of the above

The less responsibility students feel toward their achievement, the stronger the desire will be to put forth effort

• true

• false

Which of the following makes assessment unfair?

• giving students the answers

• know the format of the assessments

• know what will be tested

• none of the above

How can you track students' progress?

• making assumptions

• doing assessments

• doing fundraising activities

• marking registers

Teachers can help enhance student performance by sharing clearly defined learning goals.

• true

• false

New assessment strategies should be implemented over time.

• true

• false

When giving feedback to students teachers should avoid

• explaining quality of his or her work

• advice on what he or she can do to improve

• comparisons with other pupils

• communicating