PRETEST Role of Assessment Feedback

What theoretical framework does the article primarily adopt to understand assessment feedback?

• Behaviorist learning theory

• Constructivist theory of learning

• Cognitive load theory

• Experiential learning theory

According to Biggs (1999), what must be aligned for effective learning in higher education?

• Assessment, feedback, and student interests

• Curriculum objectives, assessment procedures, and teaching methods

• Teaching materials, lectures, and examinations

• Institutional goals, tutor workload, and student motivation

What is one major structural barrier that limits the effectiveness of formative feedback?

• Lack of digital technology

• The rise of modular degree programmes

• Tutor bias in grading

• Overreliance on oral feedback

What percentage of students in the study claimed to understand assessment criteria?

• 33%

• 50%

• 66%

• 82%

What type of feedback do students most value according to the findings?

• Comments correcting grammar

• Comments explaining mistakes and suggesting improvement

• Comments providing numerical grades only

• Comments focusing on student effort

The term 'conscientious consumer' in the article refers to students who:

• Are only motivated by high grades

• Treat education purely as a service they pay for

• Balance intrinsic motivation with an awareness of academic expectations

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a problem with tutor feedback?

• Vague or impersonal comments

• Excessive face-to-face discussion

• Poor handwriting

• Lack of specificity

What did 97% of students report about their engagement with written feedback?

• They rarely read it

• They usually read it

• They ignore it if grades are satisfactory

• They prefer to receive oral feedback instead

What is one suggested strategy to help students better understand assessment criteria?

• Reducing written comments

• Using peer assessment activities

• Avoiding use of academic language

• Providing grades before comments

The authors conclude that the role of formative feedback in higher education is:

• Diminishing due to digital tools

• Complex but essential for deep learning

• Mostly ineffective for large classes

• Replaced by summative assessments