Characteristics of 21st Century Assessment: Quiz and Flashcards

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What is a key characteristic of 21st-century assessment according to the text?

Incorporation of assessment data into curriculum and instruction (correct)

Assessment only at the end of school calendar weeks

Assessments separated from day-to-day practice

Rigid lesson design

How are 21st-century goals and objectives supposed to be handled in assessments?

Kept hidden from students

They should be vaguely defined

Not communicated to stakeholders

Explicitly taught and clearly stated (correct)

In what way should assessments be integrated into education according to the text?

Conducted during holidays

Only at the start of the academic year

As standalone activities separate from teaching

Incorporated into day-to-day practice (correct)

What is a key aspect of 21st-century assessment methods?

Including a range of assessment strategies along a continuum Signup and view all the answers

How should assessment data be communicated according to the text?

Clearly and transparently for all stakeholders Signup and view all the answers

What adjustments are made in 21st-century assessments to ensure fairness?

Accommodations to meet student needs and ensure fairness Signup and view all the answers

What type of decision involves accepting or rejecting examinees for admission or qualification to a program?

Selection Signup and view all the answers

At what level are Program or Curriculum decisions typically made?

Division, regional, or national level Signup and view all the answers

Which type of decision involves determining the implications to resources, including financial considerations, to improve student learning?

Administrative Policy Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a Diagnostic decision in education?

Determine a student's strengths and weaknesses Signup and view all the answers

Who typically makes Placement decisions in education?

Specialists after admission Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary aim of educational assessments?

To provide a comprehensive evaluation of students Signup and view all the answers

How are Grades usually assigned to students in education?

Using assessment as one of the factors Signup and view all the answers

According to Rick Stiggins, what are the most crucial decisions in assessment about?

Enhancing learning through improved instruction Signup and view all the answers

Where does the educational assessment process start?

In analyzing the teaching-learning environment Signup and view all the answers

What does DECISION-MAKING at different phases of the teaching-learning process involve?

Continuous assessment throughout the teaching-learning process Signup and view all the answers

How are assessments used in educational settings?

To make decisions at various teaching-learning stages Signup and view all the answers

According to Bloom (1970), what should educational assessments consider besides academic achievements?

Students' surrounding environment and overall accomplishments Signup and view all the answers

What type of assessment uses preset criteria to determine student performance?

Criterion-Referenced Assessment Signup and view all the answers

Which type of assessment focuses on the application of knowledge in the real work context?

Contextualized Assessment Signup and view all the answers

What type of assessment focuses on specific aspects like mechanics, grammar, and style in student writing?

Analytic Assessment Signup and view all the answers

In which type of assessment is procedural knowledge ('how') assessed in detached, artificial settings?

Criterion-Referenced Assessment Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Holistic Assessment?

Global evaluation of student learning outcomes Signup and view all the answers

Which assessment type emphasizes declarative knowledge ('what') in artificial situations?

Decontextualized Assessment Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of using assessment in the teaching-learning process, according to the text?

To enhance student learning and development Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text as a type of educational decision?

Assessment decision Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between assessment and instruction?

There is a close relationship between assessment and instruction. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of data and evidence in the decision-making process, according to the text?

Data and evidence serve as the basis for the teacher's decisions. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of using assessment in decision-making beyond the classroom?

To update the existing curriculum and other school policies Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text as a benefit of using assessment in decision-making?

Improvement in the affective side of student development Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

21st Century Assessment

Preparing teachers to cater to the needs of 21st century learners is part of the adjustments being made in the education system.
Characteristics of 21st century assessment include:
- Responsive: generates data that informs curriculum and instruction
- Flexible: requires lesson design, curriculum, and assessment to be adaptable
- Integrated: incorporated into day-to-day practice rather than as add-ons
- Informative: clearly states desired goals and objectives
- Multiple methods: a spectrum of strategies is used
- Communicated: data is clear and transparent for all stakeholders
- Technically sound: adjustments and accommodations are made to meet student needs and ensure fairness

Types of Educational Decisions

Diagnostic: determines a student's strengths and weaknesses
Selection: involves accepting or rejecting students based on assessment results for admission or qualification
Placement: identifies students who need remediation or enrichment programs
Guidance and Counseling: uses test data to assist students in making personal career choices
Program or Curriculum: made at a higher level (division, regional, or national) to improve student learning
Administrative Policy: determines resource allocation to improve student learning

Instructional Decision in Assessment

The primary aim of educational assessments is to provide a comprehensive evaluation of a student, considering academic achievements and environment
The educational assessment process starts by analyzing the criterion with the teaching-learning environment
Decision-making is used in different phases of the teaching-learning process, including before starting instruction, during, and after instruction

Assessment Approaches

Contextualized Assessment: focuses on students' construction of functioning knowledge in real-world contexts
Decontextualized Assessment: focuses on declarative and procedural knowledge in artificial situations
Analytic Assessment: assesses specific learning outcomes (e.g., mechanics, grammar, style)
Holistic Assessment: assesses global learning outcomes (e.g., reflection papers, peer assessment)

Decision-Making in Teaching-Learning Process

Different phases of decision-making include:
- Before starting instruction
- During instruction
- After a teaching segment
Sources of information for decision-making include observations, evidences, and other sources
Data from informal and formal assessments serve as a basis for teacher decision-making

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Explore the adjustments in education towards preparing teachers for 21st century learners, as outlined by Greenstein (2012). Learn about the characteristics of 21st century assessments including responsiveness, visibility of performance-based work, flexibility in lesson design, curriculum, and assessment.

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