Mid-Term Examination on Assessment

What is authentic assessment in a simpler definition?

• Standardized test

• Close-ended response

• Paper and pencil test

• Real-world task

Which of the following describes Assessment FOR Learning?

• Administering a final exam.

• Providing feedback during class activities.

• Reporting quarterly grades.

• Evaluating overall student performance.

Miss Solis wants to assess her student's ability to apply their knowledge of paper plane construction. Which type of assessment would best measure this practical skill?

• Essay writing

• Standardized test

• Traditional assessment

• Performance assessment

Which assessment replicates situations students might encounter in the real world, whether in the workplace, society, or their personal life?

• Role of Student

• Scoring Assessment

• Context Assessment

• Authentic Assessment

How would you modify your assessment approach to accommodate diverse learning needs as a future teacher?

• Focus only on written exams

• Use differentiated tasks and flexible scoring

• Ignore special accommodations

• Administer the same test to all students

What is the difference between authentic assessment and traditional assessment?

• Authentic assessment are standardized tests while traditional assessments are structured test.

• Authentic assessment targets the lower order thinking skills while traditional assessment targets the higher order thinking skills.

• Authentic assessment targets higher-order thinking skills while traditional assessment targets lower-order thinking skills.

• Traditional assessment requires students to perform real-world tasks while authentic assessment is a paper and pencil test.

How does student-structured assessment differ from teacher-structured assessment?

• In student-structured, the teacher solely decides the learning activities, while in teacher-structured, students design their tasks.

• In teacher-structured, the teacher controls the content and process, while in student-structured, students have more freedom to explore and guide their learning.

• In student-structured, the teacher grades assignments based on standardized criteria, while in teacher-structured, students set the grading standards.

• Both approaches involve the same level of teacher and student involvement.

What is the BEST example of a clearly stated and specific assessment target?

• Students will be able to solve math problems.

• Students will be able to write a persuasive essay.

• Students will understand the concept of photosynthesis.

• Students will be able to identify the main parts of a plant cell and describe their functions.

Who is credited with defining authentic assessment as "an assessment in which students are asked to perform real-world tasks that demonstrate meaningful application of essential knowledge and skills"?

• Jon Mueller

• Karen Young

• Tiffany Gunning

• Madeleine Schultz

Mrs. Sanchez asks her students to create a business plan for a start-up as part of their economics class. What type of assessment is Mrs. Gualve using?

• Authentic

• Summative

• Diagnostic

• Traditional