Ch. 11 - Becoming a Teacher

Define academic mindset

• A belief that intelligence is static and unchangeable.
• An attitude that prioritizes grades over understanding.
• A fixed mindset that discourages learning from mistakes.
• A positive view of oneself as a learner and an understanding that effort is required to develop ability and competence related to academic work

Define alternative assessments

• Alternative assessments are only multiple-choice tests.
• Alternative assessments are traditional exams with a different format.
• Alternative assessments are solely based on attendance and participation.
• Alternative assessments are ways of measuring the performance of students who are unable to participate in traditional approaches to assessment

Define assessment

• Assessment is the evaluation of knowledge, skills, or performance.

• Assessment is a method of teaching.
• Assessment is a type of educational game.
• Assessment is the process of grading students.

Define authentic assessment

• Authentic assessment is an evaluation approach that measures students' abilities to apply their knowledge in real-world situations.
• Authentic assessment is a method of grading based on attendance and participation.
• Authentic assessment is an approach that focuses solely on theoretical knowledge.
• Authentic assessment is a standardized test that measures memorization skills.

Define benchmarks

• Benchmarks are only used for standardized testing.
• Benchmarks are guidelines for teacher evaluations.
• Benchmarks refer to the curriculum content for each grade level.
• Benchmarks in education are standards used to measure student performance and progress.

Define content standards

• Content standards are guidelines for teacher evaluations.
• Content standards outline the physical layout of classrooms.
• Content standards specify the number of students in a class.
• Content standards define the knowledge and skills students are expected to learn in a specific subject area.

Define curriculum

• A curriculum is a random collection of subjects without any structure.
• A curriculum is solely focused on extracurricular activities.
• A curriculum is a list of teachers and their qualifications.
• A curriculum is a structured set of courses and content provided by an educational institution.

Define curriculum framework

• A curriculum framework is a structured plan that outlines educational goals, content, teaching methods, and assessment strategies.
• A curriculum framework is a set of rules for classroom behavior.
• A curriculum framework is a method for grading students.
• A curriculum framework is a list of textbooks used in schools.

Define formal assessments

• Formal assessments are only used for grading purposes.
• Formal assessments are structured evaluations used to measure student learning and performance - tests, quizzes and homework.

• Formal assessments are unstructured discussions between teachers and students.
• Informal assessments are casual observations of student behavior.

Define informal assessment

• Informal assessment is a standardized test administered to all students.
• Informal assessment is a formal evaluation conducted at the end of the school year.
• Informal assessment is a method that only uses written exams to evaluate student performance.
• Informal assessment is a non-standardized evaluation method used to monitor student learning through observations and feedback.