Assessment Types Quiz

What is the primary purpose of formative assessment?

• To provide rewards for high-achieving students

• To assign final grades at the end of the semester

• To monitor student learning and provide ongoing feedback

• To test students' knowledge at the beginning of the school year

Which type of assessment is typically used to measure the mastery of specific skills or knowledge at the end of a learning period?

• Summative assessment

• Performance assessment

• Diagnostic assessment

• Formative assessment

What is the key characteristic of authentic assessment?

• Multiple choice questions

• Memorization of facts

• Real-world tasks and application of knowledge and skills

• Standardized testing

Which type of assessment requires students to demonstrate their knowledge, skills, and abilities in a real-world context?

• Performance assessment

• Multiple choice assessment

• True or false assessment

• Essay assessment

What is the main purpose of portfolio assessment?

• To measure the weight of the student's backpack

• To assess the student's ability to play a musical instrument

• To determine the student's favorite color

• To evaluate a student's progress and learning over time