Assessment Matters

What is the primary purpose of formative assessment?

• To assign final grades

• To monitor student learning and provide ongoing feedback

• To rank students against each other

• To assess institutional performance

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

• In-class discussion

• End-of-semester final exam

• Peer feedback

• Draft essay submission

What does "assessment for learning" primarily emphasize?

• Accountability

• Certification

• Supporting student learning

• Selection for employment

Which of the following is a key feature of authentic assessment?

• True/false questions

• Use of multiple-choice tests

• Real-world relevance and application

• Standardized testing formats

What is criterion-referenced assessment?

• Comparing students’ performance to each other

• Using industry standards to evaluate students

• Judging performance based on pre-defined learning outcomes

• Ranking students according to percentile

What is “constructive alignment” in assessment design?

• Aligning student grades with departmental policies

• Matching learning outcomes, teaching activities, and assessment tasks

• Ensuring fairness in marking schemes

• Using student feedback to construct exam questions

Which of the following is a benefit of using rubrics in assessment?

• Makes grading more subjective

• Reduces clarity for students

• Increases transparency and consistency in marking

• Limits feedback options

What role do external examiners play in UK higher education assessment?

• Invigilate student exams

• Provide additional lectures

• Assure academic standards and fairness of assessment processes

• Design internal assessment tools

Fairness in assessment is best demonstrated when:

• All students receive the same grade

• Assessments are adjusted to be easier for weaker students

• Assessments provide equal opportunity for all students to demonstrate learning

• Strict deadlines are enforced regardless of student needs

The principle of feedback is best fulfilled when feedback is:

• Timely, specific, and focused on improvement

• Delayed until the end of the course

• Vague and general to save time

• Provided only to students who fail