Review (Session 9)

Which of the following statements best describes a holistic rubric? It ...

• assesses specific components of an assignment or task separately

• assigns a score based on an overall impression of the student's work

• provides detailed feedback on each criterion assessed

• is used exclusively for summative assessment

Identify if the statement is True or False:

Criterion-based assessment is typically used to rank students against their peers in a competitive manner.

• True

• False

Which type of assessment provides detailed feedback on multiple individual components of a task rather than a global impression?

• holistic assessment

• summative assessment

• criterion-referenced assessment

• analytic assessment

Identify if the statement is True or False:

A norm-referenced assessment can be useful for identifying how individual students compare with others in a class or group.

• True

• False

What is the major advantage of using rubrics in assessment?

• They allow students to work more independently.

• They help assess a student's personality and behavior.

• They clarify expectations for students and make grading more consistent.

• They eliminate the need for any teacher feedback.

Identify if the statement is True or False:

Holistic rubrics are best used when the teacher wants to assess multiple dimensions of a student's work separately.

• True

• False

What is the key difference between norm-referenced and criterion-referenced assessments?

• Norm-referenced assessments compare students to each other, while criterion-referenced assessments compare students to a set standard.

• Criterion-referenced assessments focus on final grades, while norm-referenced assessments focus on feedback.

• Norm-referenced assessments are more frequently used in classrooms than criterion-referenced assessments.

• Criterion-referenced assessments are based on statistical analysis, while norm-referenced assessments are not.

Identify if the statement is True or False:

Authentic assessment emphasizes the real-world applicability of the tasks, encouraging students to demonstrate skills they would need outside of the classroom.

• True

• False

Which of the following is a characteristic of formative assessment? It ...

• occurs at the end of a unit or course

• is aimed at evaluating students' final achievement

• provides ongoing feedback to improve learning

• is based on comparing students’ performance to a norm

Which of the following is a characteristic of summative assessment? It ...

• provides feedback during the learning process to guide improvement

• is focused on student self-reflection and goal setting.

• is used primarily for diagnostic purposes.

• is intended to evaluate student learning at the end of an instructional period.