Assessment types

What is the primary purpose of formative assessment in the classroom?

• To assign final grades

• To monitor student learning and provide ongoing feedback

• To compare students against each other

• To evaluate the effectiveness of the curriculum

Which of the following is an example of a summative assessment?

• Weekly quizzes

• End-of-term exams

• Class discussions

• Peer reviews

When should diagnostic/initial assessments be used in further education?

• At the end of a course

• At the beginning of a course

• During the middle of a course

• Only when students are struggling

Which assessment type is best suited for evaluating a student's ability to apply knowledge in real-world scenarios?

• Formative assessment

• Summative assessment

• Performance-based assessment

• Diagnostic assessment

What is a key characteristic of peer assessment?

• It is conducted by the teacher

• It involves students assessing each other's work

• It is used only for final projects

• It is always graded

Which of the following is a benefit of using self-assessment in the classroom?

• It reduces the teacher's workload

• It encourages students to take responsibility for their own learning

• It provides a final grade for students

• It is easier to administer than other assessments

What is the main goal of using formative assessments in further education?

• To rank students

• To improve student learning and understanding

• To prepare students for standardised tests

• To determine the effectiveness of teaching methods

Which type of assessment is typically used to identify students' strengths and weaknesses before instruction begins?

• Summative assessment

• Formative assessment

• Diagnostic assessment

• Peer assessment

What is a common feature of summative assessments?

• They are informal and ungraded

• They are used to provide feedback during the learning process

• They are used to evaluate student learning at the end of an instructional unit

• They are conducted by students

Which assessment type is most likely to involve students in setting their own learning goals?

• Summative assessment

• Self-assessment

• Diagnostic assessment

• Performance-based assessment