Recitation

What is an important consideration in test construction?

• To ensure a variety of question types to tap into different cognitive levels.

• To include only difficult questions to challenge students.

• To create a test that is valid at its face value.

• To make the test as long as possible to reach higher-order cognitive levels.

What is the primary function of a rubric in grading?

• To create a checklist for student behavior.

• To provide a map or plan of a test.

• To list the criteria expected in a piece of work.

• To document the scores of multiple-choice questions.

How are formative assessments typically used in education?

• To monitor student learning and provide ongoing feedback.

• To assign final grades at the end of a term.

• To discipline students for poor performance.

• To measure teacher effectiveness.

When are summative assessments typically used?

• During a lesson to adjust instruction.

• At the end of an instructional period to evaluate student learning.

• At the beginning of the year to get to know students.

• During recess to keep students busy.

What is the typical form of grading in formative assessments?

• Percentages or letter grades.

• Informal observations and comments.

• Scores based on a curve.

• Randomly assigned scores.

Which of the following is an example of a summative assessment?

• An end-of-unit test

• A pop quiz in the middle of a lesson

• Daily homework assignments

• In-class group activities

In the development of summative assessments, it is important to:

• Create an assessment that can be completed quickly

• Make the assessment as difficult as possible

• Ensure that the assessment is aligned with the intended learning outcomes

• Cover only the most important content that was included in the course material

Involving students in the assessment process can benefit them by:

• Lowering their anxiety about assessments.

• Developing their critical thinking and evaluative skills.

• Allowing them to grade their own work.

• Making them less reliant on teachers for feedback.

If many students are struggling with a particular topic, an appropriate instructional decision might be to:

• Continue with the planned curriculum as is.

• Give the students lower grades.

• Reteach or provide additional resources on that topic.

• Have students learn the topic on their own.

What is the primary role of feedback in the learning process?

• To provide a grade or score.

• To promote understanding of areas for improvement.

• To punish students for their mistakes.

• To rank students according to their performance.