Assessment Quiz

Why should assessments, learning objectives, and instructional strategies be aligned?

• To ensure students have fun in class

• To make sure students learn what we want them to learn

• To reduce the amount of homework

• To make classes shorter

Answer explanation

To make sure students learn what we want them to learn

What should assessments reveal according to the document?

• How much students enjoy the class

• How well students have learned what we want them to learn

• How many students attend the class

• How much time students spend on homework

Answer explanation

Assessments should reveal how well students have learned what we want them to learn, not how much they enjoy the class or other factors.

What type of activity is appropriate for the learning objective "Analyze"?

• Journals and diaries

• Problem sets and performances

• Case studies and critiques

• Research projects and essays

Answer explanation

For the learning objective 'Analyze,' appropriate activities include case studies and critiques, as they involve in-depth examination and evaluation of information or situations.

Which learning objective requires students to "make, build, design or generate something new"?

• Evaluate

• Create

• Apply

• Interpret

Answer explanation

The learning objective that requires students to 'make, build, design or generate something new' is 'Create'. This involves the creation of original work or ideas.

Which type of learning objective involves using procedures to solve or complete familiar or unfamiliar tasks?

• Apply

• Evaluate

• Analyze

• Create

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Apply' because this type of learning objective involves using procedures to solve or complete familiar or unfamiliar tasks.

What is the primary purpose of instructional strategies?

• To entertain students

• To facilitate student learning

• To reduce teaching workload

• To increase class attendance

Answer explanation

The primary purpose of instructional strategies is to facilitate student learning, not to entertain students, reduce teaching workload, or increase class attendance.

Which type of assessment is best for evaluating students' ability to 'Create'?

• Multiple-choice tests

• Essays and projects

• True/false questions

• Class participation

Answer explanation

Essays and projects are the best type of assessment for evaluating students' ability to 'Create' as they allow students to demonstrate their creativity and originality in a more open-ended format.

Why is it important to align assessments with learning objectives?

• To ensure consistency in grading

• To make assessments easier to grade

• To ensure students achieve the desired learning outcomes

• To reduce the number of assessments needed

Answer explanation

To ensure students achieve the desired learning outcomes