Task 1 - Lesson 1: Formative Assessment

What is the primary purpose of formative assessment for teachers?

• To assign final grades to students

• To understand students' learning needs and adjust teaching accordingly

• To rank students in the class

• To discipline students

Which of the following is an example of formative assessment?

• End-of-term exams

• Standardized testing

• Pop quizzes

• Peer review sessions

How often should formative assessments be conducted?

• Once a year

• At the end of each term

• Throughout the learning process

• Only at the beginning of the year

What is a key feature of formative assessment?

• It is high stakes

• It contributes to the final grade

• It is informal and can be adapted

• It requires extensive preparation

Which of the following feedback types is most aligned with formative assessment?

• Grades only

• Detailed comments on areas of improvement

• Comparison with other students

• None, feedback is not part of formative assessment

Formative assessment helps teachers identify:

• Only the top-performing students

• Only the students who are failing

• Gaps in students' understanding

• None of the above

Which of the following is NOT a method of formative assessment?

• Multiple-choice quizzes

• Final exams

• One-on-one interviews

• Classroom discussions

Formative assessments are primarily for the benefit of:

• Parents

• Teachers and students

• School administrators

• Government education departments

Which statement best describes the relationship between formative assessment and student learning?

• Formative assessment has no impact on student learning.

• Formative assessment only benefits lower-achieving students.

• Formative assessment can enhance learning by providing feedback and identifying learning needs DURING the learning process.

• Formative assessment hinders student learning by adding stress.

In formative assessment, feedback should be:

• General and focused on praising the student

• Specific, timely, and aimed at guiding future learning

• Only given if the student requests it

• Focused on comparing the student to their peers