Assessment and Reporting

Which of the following best describes the role of assessment in teaching and learning?

• To assign grades to students

• To measure student learning and improve instruction

• To maintain discipline in the classroom

• To rank students according to ability

What type of assessment is given at the end of a unit to evaluate student learning?

• Diagnostic assessment

• Formative assessment

• Summative assessment

• Authentic assessment

A teacher gives a short quiz after a lesson to check students’ understanding. What type of assessment is this?

• Summative

• Formative

• Diagnostic

• Norm-referenced

In the context of classroom assessment, what does validity refer to?

• The ease of administering an assessment

• The extent to which an assessment measures what it intends to measure

• The consistency of assessment results

• The fairness of grading procedures

If a test yields consistent results over multiple administrations, it is considered to have high __________.

• Validity

• Reliability

• Objectivity

• Practicality

Which of the following is an example of an authentic assessment task?

• A multiple-choice test

• A fill-in-the-blank quiz

• A performance-based task like a role-play or project

• A spelling test

A teacher uses a rubric to evaluate students' essays. What principle of assessment is being ensured?

• Validity

• Objectivity

• Practicality

• Informal assessment

Which type of assessment is given before instruction to determine students' prior knowledge?

• Diagnostic assessment

• Summative assessment

• Performance-based assessment

• Criterion-referenced assessment

Which assessment tool is best used to provide students with immediate feedback on their progress?

• Quarterly exams

• Quizzes and class discussions

• Term papers

• Midterm exams

What type of assessment allows students to demonstrate learning through real-world tasks?

• Traditional assessment

• Performance-based assessment

• Norm-referenced assessment

• Diagnostic assessment