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What is the traditional method of assessment?
Written test or paper-and-pencil test concerning learning achievement.
What does the authentic method of assessment involve?
Demonstration of actual performance of what has been learned.
Which type of assessment aims to identify gaps in learning?
What is the primary purpose of testing in an educational context?
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Assessment of learning occurs mostly during the beginning of a course.
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What is standardized testing?
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The assessment type given towards the end of a course is called a ______.
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Which of the following is an example of a standardized test?
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High stakes testing is used for making decisions regarding student promotion and graduation.
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Study Notes
Assessment Methods
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Traditional Method:
- Relies on written tests or paper-and-pencil tests.
- Emphasizes rote memorization of facts.
- Focuses on measuring what a student can recall rather than applying knowledge.
Authentic Method
- Involves demonstrating the actual performance of what has been learned.
- Often preferred for evaluating student achievement.
- Examples include projects, presentations, and practical applications.
Assessment for Learning
- Used by teachers to identify gaps in learning.
- Helps determine student understanding and identify areas needing further instruction.
- Examples include questioning, quizzes, and pre/post-tests.
Assessment of Learning
- Given towards the end of a course or unit.
- Used to evaluate student achievement against established goals.
- Examples include midterm or final exams.
Assessment as Learning
- Focuses on how students manage their own learning.
- Emphasizes metacognition, or the awareness of one's own thoughts and processes.
- Encourages active engagement and self-monitoring of learning.
Testing
- An organized method of gathering information about a student's progress in knowledge, skills, behavior, and aptitude.
- Utilizes questions and scoring to evaluate student performance.
Standardized Testing
- Administered uniformly to all students with the same questions, time limits, and scoring methods.
- Examples include:
- College Admission Test (SAT, ACT)
- Aptitude Tests
- International Comparison Tests (PISA, TIMSS)
- Psychological Tests
High-Stakes Testing
- A test with significant consequences for students, schools, and educators.
- Results can influence:
- Student promotion to the next grade level.
- High school diploma issuance.
- School accreditation.
- Teacher reassignments.
- School funding.
- Employee/teacher hiring decisions.
- Often used for making decisions on matters that are subject to disagreement and controversy.
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Explore the various methods of assessment used in educational settings. This quiz covers traditional, authentic, formative, and summative assessments, highlighting their purposes and examples. Test your understanding of how these methods impact student learning and evaluation.
