Boiler Bulletin Grading Practices Quiz

What is the purpose of formative assessments?

• To assess outcomes and skills

• To provide extra credit opportunities

• To determine the final grade of the student

• To inform students on their progress and allow for teachers to modify instruction

How often do formative assessments occur throughout a semester?

• Every day

• Once a month

• Every couple of weeks

• Once a semester

What percentage of the grade are formative assessments worth?

• 30%

• 10%

• 50%

• 20%

What is the purpose of summative assessments?

• To inform students on their progress and allow for teachers to modify instruction

• To provide extra credit opportunities

• To determine the final grade of the student

• To assess outcomes and skills

Do students have the opportunity to reassess for summative assessments?

• No, reassessment is not allowed for summative assessments

• Yes, to allow for reteaching and reassessment of specific skills

• No, once the assessment is taken, it cannot be retaken

• Yes, they can retake the same assessment until they get it correct

What percentage of the grade are summative assessments worth?

• 70%

• 90%

• 30%

• 50%

What is the purpose of the final exam?

• To provide students with the experience of preparing for a comprehensive exam

• To determine the final grade of the student

• To assess outcomes and skills

• To allow for reteaching and reassessment of specific skills

How much is the final exam worth in the student's grade?

• 20%

• 5%

• 10%

• 15%

Why is it important for students to prepare for a comprehensive final exam?

• It is important for students going into the workforce only

• It is only important for students going to a university or Community College

• It is not important, and students should not spend time preparing for it

• Regardless of the next phase of their life, they will have some sort of assessment to prepare for