#1
What is the main purpose of formative assessment?
To provide feedback for improvement
ExplanationFeedback for improvement during the learning process.
#2
What is the primary focus of summative assessment?
Measuring overall learning outcomes
ExplanationAssessing learning outcomes at the end of a period.
#3
What is the purpose of a diagnostic assessment?
To identify areas of strengths and weaknesses
ExplanationEvaluating individual strengths and weaknesses for instructional planning.
#4
Which type of reliability assesses the degree of agreement between different raters or observers?
Inter-rater reliability
ExplanationConsistency of assessment results across different raters or observers.
#5
What is the primary goal of authentic assessment?
Evaluating real-world skills and tasks
ExplanationAssessment focused on practical, real-world skills and tasks.
#6
Which of the following is a characteristic of authentic assessment?
Contextually relevant tasks
ExplanationTasks reflecting real-world contexts for assessment.
#7
In education, what does the acronym 'Bloom's Taxonomy' refer to?
A framework for educational objectives
ExplanationHierarchy of learning objectives guiding educational goals.
#8
Which of the following is an advantage of open-ended questions in assessments?
They encourage critical thinking
ExplanationPromoting deeper thinking and diverse responses.
#9
What is the purpose of a norm-referenced assessment?
To measure individual performance against a set standard
ExplanationComparing individual performance to a predefined standard.
#10
Which of the following is an example of a formative assessment technique?
Classroom discussion
ExplanationInformal assessment during learning activities to guide instruction.
#11
What is the purpose of a rubric in assessment?
To provide feedback on student performance
ExplanationStructured tool for evaluating and providing feedback on performance.
#12
Which type of reliability in assessment refers to consistency of results over time?
Test-retest reliability
ExplanationConsistency of assessment results across repeated measures.
#13
Which of the following is a limitation of portfolio assessment?
Difficulties in organizing and evaluating
ExplanationChallenges in structuring and evaluating diverse portfolios.
#14
In assessment, what does 'validity' refer to?
Accuracy of the assessment tool
ExplanationExtent to which an assessment measures what it claims to measure.
#15
In assessment, what is 'criterion-referenced grading' based on?
Achievement of specific criteria
ExplanationEvaluating based on meeting predefined criteria rather than relative performance.