#1
What does the term 'formative assessment' refer to?
An assessment conducted during the learning process
ExplanationAssessment done while learning to provide feedback and guide instruction.
#2
What is 'feedback' in the context of assessment?
Information or comments given to students to guide their learning
ExplanationComments or information provided to improve learning.
#3
What is the primary goal of 'self-assessment' in education?
To allow students to assess their own learning and progress
ExplanationStudents evaluating their own learning and progress.
#4
What does the acronym 'SAT' stand for in standardized testing?
Scholastic Assessment Test
ExplanationA standardized test assessing college readiness in the US.
#5
What is 'holistic scoring' in assessment?
Evaluating overall quality without breaking down into specific components
ExplanationEvaluating overall performance rather than individual aspects.
#6
In education, what does 'rubric' typically refer to?
A document outlining criteria for performance assessment
ExplanationA guide listing criteria for evaluating student work or performance.
#7
What is the purpose of 'norm-referenced assessment'?
To evaluate individual performance against a predetermined standard
ExplanationAssessment comparing an individual's performance to a group.
#8
What does the term 'validity' refer to in assessment?
The extent to which a test measures what it is intended to measure
ExplanationThe accuracy of a test in measuring what it's supposed to.
#9
What is the primary purpose of 'summative assessment'?
To evaluate learning outcomes at the end of an instructional period
ExplanationAssessment at the end of a period to measure learning outcomes.
#10
In assessment, what is 'construct validity' related to?
The extent to which a test measures the intended construct
ExplanationThe degree to which a test measures a specific construct.
#11
What does 'criterion-referenced assessment' focus on?
Measuring performance against specific criteria or standards
ExplanationAssessment determining if criteria or standards are met.
#12
What is 'authentic assessment' in the context of education?
An assessment using real-world tasks and meaningful contexts
ExplanationAssessment with tasks reflecting real-world situations.
#13
In assessment, what does 'reliability' refer to?
The consistency of test results over time
ExplanationThe consistency and stability of test scores over time.
#14
What does 'grading on a curve' mean in assessment?
Adjusting scores to fit a predetermined distribution
ExplanationScores adjusted based on performance relative to peers.
#15
What is 'portfolio assessment' in education?
An assessment focusing on a collection of student work over time
ExplanationEvaluation of a collection of student work samples.