Student Assessments

When does formative assessment usually occur?

• End of unit/course

• After learning

• Every lesson

• Before learning

What is the main purpose of summative assessment?

• Quick check for understanding

• Teach responsively

• Reflect on entire unit/course

• Fully assess knowledge/skills

Which type of assessment is considered informal?

• Summative

• Formative

• Both A and B

• Neither A nor B

Which of the following is NOT an example of formative assessment?

• Pop quizzes

• Reading checks

• Music rehearsals

• Final exams

What can formative assessments tell teachers?

• Whether they need to re-teach a concept or if they can move on in their curriculum

• How much homework to assign each week

• Which students are eligible for academic awards

• The number of students who will pass the final exam

What is the main purpose of summative assessments?

• To inform a teacher's instruction going forward

• To measure skill acquisition

• To play vocabulary or spelling games

• To keep a KWL chart

Which of the following is NOT an example of a summative assessment?

• Graded tests

• Research reports

• KWL (Know, Want to Know, Learned) chart

• Final exams

Summative assessments typically occur at what point in a unit or course?

• At the beginning

• In the middle

• At the end

• At any time

Which of the following best defines formative assessment?

• A high-stakes test given at the end of a course to evaluate student learning

• An ongoing process that teachers use to evaluate students' comprehension, learning needs, and academic progress

• A one-time evaluation used for college admissions

• A peer review process used only in higher education

Which of the following is NOT a type of formative assessment technique?

• Quizzes

• Standardized tests

• One-minute papers

• Peer reviews