Understanding Testing and Mastery Learning

What is the primary purpose of tests in education?

• To determine funding for schools

• To create competition among students

• To measure progress towards practical skills and understanding

• To rank students against each other

What is a common issue with how test results are handled in schools?

• Gaps identified by tests are often not addressed

• Teachers are not trained to interpret test results

• Tests are too easy for most students

• Students are given too much homework

Why are multiple-choice tests criticized in the transcript?

• They are too expensive to administer

• They are not available in all subjects

• They encourage guessing rather than understanding

• They take too long to complete

What is the key principle of Mastery Learning?

• Students must achieve a high level of understanding before advancing

• Students should learn at the same pace

• Grades should be based on effort rather than understanding

• All students should take the same tests

What was a significant outcome of the Mastery Learning experiment at Khan Academy?

• The number of advanced math students decreased

• Students were more stressed

• The number of advanced math students doubled

• Students found the material too easy