#1
Which of the following is an example of a formative assessment?
Final exam
Weekly quizzes
Capstone project
Graduation thesis
#2
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of effective feedback?
Timely
Specific
Vague
Constructive
#3
Which of the following is a disadvantage of using true/false questions in assessments?
They are quick to grade
They provide limited insight into student understanding
They encourage critical thinking
They are easy for students to guess
#4
What is the purpose of a distractor in multiple-choice questions?
To confuse test-takers
To provide hints for the correct answer
To discourage guessing
To make the question more challenging
#5
What is the purpose of formative assessment?
To evaluate student learning at the end of a course
To provide feedback for improvement during instruction
To measure student achievement against a set standard
To determine final grades
#6
What does the term 'validity' refer to in assessment design?
Consistency of results
Fairness of the assessment
Accurately measuring what it's supposed to measure
Ability to measure learning outcomes
#7
Which of the following is an example of a performance-based assessment?
Multiple-choice test
Essay exam
Oral presentation
Fill-in-the-blank worksheet
#8
What is a common characteristic of effective multiple-choice questions?
They have only one correct answer
They are ambiguous
They are lengthy and complex
They contain distracting options
#9
What is the primary purpose of summative assessment?
To monitor student progress
To provide feedback for improvement
To evaluate student learning at the end of a unit or course
To encourage student collaboration
#10
Which type of assessment focuses on students' ability to apply knowledge and skills in real-world contexts?
Formative assessment
Summative assessment
Authentic assessment
Standardized assessment
#11
What is the purpose of including a rubric in assessment design?
To ensure consistency and fairness in grading
To discourage students from seeking help
To make grading more subjective
To increase the difficulty of the assessment
#12
In assessment design, what does 'alignment' refer to?
Ensuring consistency between learning objectives, assessment items, and instructional methods
Creating assessments that are too difficult for students
Setting strict rules for test-taking
Focusing solely on summative assessments
#13
In assessment design, what is the purpose of 'norm-referenced assessment'?
To compare a student's performance to a predetermined standard or criterion
To assess students' ability to apply knowledge and skills in real-world contexts
To measure student progress over time
To evaluate student learning at the end of a unit or course
#14
What is the primary benefit of using open-ended questions in assessments?
They are easy to grade
They allow for deeper exploration of student understanding
They limit students' ability to express complex ideas
They encourage guessing
#15
What does the term 'criterion-referenced assessment' mean?
Assessing students based on predetermined criteria or standards
Comparing students' performance to each other
Evaluating students' progress over time
Using a standardized test format