School-Based Assessment Quiz

What is the primary purpose of School-Based Assessments (SBAs)?

• To prepare students for high-stakes exams

• To gather data on learner performance over a period

• To replace all traditional exams

• To provide entertainment for students

Who develops the standardized assessments for SBAs?

• Teachers

• KNEC

• Students

• Parents

What is one of the benefits of SBAs mentioned in the text?

• They are less time-consuming than traditional exams

• They engage learners in meaningful authentic activities

• They are easier to grade

• They eliminate the need for teacher involvement

What must teachers do with learner scores after assessments?

• Keep them confidential forever

• Share them with parents immediately

• Upload them to the CBA portal

• Ignore them

What is a key expectation for teachers during the SBA process?

• To uphold integrity throughout the process

• To create their own assessment tools

• To avoid using the provided scoring guides

• To administer assessments without any guidelines

What should teachers do to maintain accurate assessment records?

• Keep them in a digital format only

• Keep detailed and organized records

• Only record scores for high achievers

• Share them with other schools

What is one challenge mentioned regarding the implementation of SBAs?

• Absenteeism during SBA periods

• Too many resources available

• Lack of interest from students

• Excessive funding for assessments

What is the role of Educational Assessment Resource Centres (EARCs)?

• To eliminate the need for assessments

• To provide entertainment for teachers

• To bridge the knowledge gap in assessment practices

• To conduct assessments for students

What should teachers do after each SBA cycle?

• Immediately change all assessment tools

• Reflect on what worked and what didn’t

• Avoid discussing outcomes with colleagues

• Forget about the results

What is one way to promote authentic assessment practices?

• Focus only on written exams

• Encourage original work

• Use standardized tests exclusively

• Limit creativity in assessments