Understanding Educational Assessments

What is the primary purpose of formative assessments?

• To compare students against a norm

• To check students' understanding during the teaching process

• To grade students at the end of a term

• To assess students' emotional well-being

Which assessment is used to gather information on students' prior knowledge?

• Formal assessment

• Performance-based assessment

• Diagnostic assessment

• Summative assessment

What is an example of a formal assessment?

• Thumbs up, thumbs down

• Exit ticket

• Standardized test like the SAT

• Brainstorming session

Which assessment is specifically common in special education for behavioral analysis?

• Functional behavioral assessment

• Rating scale

• Criterion-referenced test

• Norm-referenced assessment

What is the purpose of rating scales in education?

• To assess students' ability to complete tasks

• To gauge understanding on a subject

• To measure long-term academic goals

• To identify students at risk of failing

What characterizes an authentic assessment?

• It is based on real-world tasks

• It uses standardized testing procedures

• It is designed for grading purposes only

• It compares students against a norm

How do performance-based assessments evaluate students?

• By their ability to perform specific tasks

• Through standardized tests

• Through their emotional responses

• By comparing them to their peers

What distinguishes criterion-referenced tests (CRTs)?

• They assess against a set standard of knowledge

• They compare students to each other

• They are informal assessments

• They focus on emotional well-being

Why are individualized tests often required in IEPs?

• To assess the entire class's knowledge

• To cater to specific educational needs

• To compare students against their peers

• To standardize testing across students

What is the main focus of norm-referenced assessments?

• To compare students against a norm

• To evaluate students' specific skills

• To assess prior knowledge

• To check for understanding during teaching