Instructional Decisions in Assessment, Outcomes-based Assessment

1. Which of the following best describes an Instructional Decision?

• a) Selecting a new school-wide curriculum

• b) Using student assessment data to modify teaching methods

• c) Implementing a new grading policy that includes participation

• d) Assigning students to different math levels based on entry test scores

Which of the following best defines Outcomes-Based Assessment (OBA)?

• a) A method of grading students based on their attendance and participation

• b) A focus on evaluating students based on predefined learning outcomes and competencies

• c) A system where students are only assessed at the end of the course

• d) A teaching approach that does not require assessment

What is the main purpose of a Diagnostic Decision in education?

• a) To determine students' initial knowledge and identify learning gaps

• b) To assess students' final grades and achievement levels

• c) To select appropriate learning materials for a new course

• d) To implement school-wide attendance policies

Which principle of OBA ensures that teaching strategies, learning activities, and assessment methods support the intended learning outcomes?

• a) Clearly defined learning outcomes

• b) Student-centered approach

• c) Alignment of teaching, learning, and assessment

• d) Continuous improvement through assessment of data

Which type of decision involves choosing instructional content, materials, and strategies that align with learning objectives?

• a) Instructional Decision

• b) Selection Decision

• c) Placement Decision

• d) Grading Decision

What type of assessment in OBA involves students applying knowledge in realistic scenarios?

• a) Summative Assessment

• b) Formative Assessment

• c) Authentic Assessment

• d) Peer Assessment

A teacher modifies grading criteria to include effort and participation in addition to test scores. This is an example of a:

• a) Diagnostic Decision

• b) Selection Decision

• c) Grading Decision

• d) Placement Decision

Which of the following is a common challenge in implementing OBA?

• a) Increased student engagement

• b) Resistance to change

• c) Lack of learning outcomes

• d) Over-reliance on final exams

What is the primary focus of the Post-Active Phase in the teaching-learning process?

• a) Planning lessons and selecting teaching methods

• b) Implementing instructional strategies in the classroom

• c) Evaluating teaching effectiveness and deciding on necessary modifications

• d) Assigning students to different learning levels based on performance

In the OBA framework, what is the purpose of formative assessment?

• a) To measure final learning achievements

• b) To provide ongoing feedback that helps students improve their learning

• c) To assign final grades to students

• d) To rank students based on their test scores