Effective Feedback in Education

What is the main focus of effective feedback according to the passage?

• To criticize the recipient

• To provide constructive guidance

• To highlight mistakes

• To evaluate performance

List the four features of writing that teachers often focus on instead of the learning intention of the task.

• Grammar, punctuation, spelling, handwriting

• Content, creativity, structure, vocabulary

• Purpose, audience, coherence, cohesion

• Fluency, style, tone, clarity

According to the passage, one of the problems with traditional marking practices is:

• They are too lenient.

• They do not provide enough feedback.

• They are inconsistent.

• They are too time-consuming.

True or False: The passage suggests that focusing on handwriting can slow down children's learning.

• True

• False

The main purpose of marking feedback according to the passage should be:

• To provide constructive criticism

• To highlight errors

• To encourage improvement

• To assess understanding

According to the passage, children should learn to spell by:

• memorizing word lists.

• using phonics.

• writing frequently.

• reading extensively.

What are the potential negative effects of giving too much feedback to children at the beginning of a task?

• It can overwhelm them and hinder their ability to think independently.

• It encourages them to ask more questions.

• It helps them complete the task faster.

• It boosts their confidence.

Why is grading every piece of work considered counterproductive according to the passage?

• It takes too much time.

• It doesn't provide meaningful feedback.

• It discourages students.

• It is not aligned with learning objectives.

How can distance marking be made more manageable for teachers and meaningful for children?

• By using digital tools and platforms

• By increasing the number of assignments

• By reducing the number of students

• By eliminating homework

What are the three conditions for effective feedback mentioned in Sadler's paper on formative assessment?

• Clarity, Relevance, Timeliness

• Specificity, Relevance, Timeliness

• Clarity, Specificity, Timeliness

• Clarity, Specificity, Relevance