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What is one of the main purposes of assessment in an online classroom?
What is one of the main purposes of assessment in an online classroom?
- To eliminate the fun aspect of learning
- To confuse students with difficult questions
- To measure students' progress and identify strengths and weaknesses (correct)
- To discourage students from pursuing their careers
Why is it important for assessments to engage students?
Why is it important for assessments to engage students?
- To make the assessments more boring
- To keep students entertained but not educated
- To prepare students with skills they need in future courses and careers (correct)
- To make students dislike the learning process
What is a characteristic of traditional assessment?
What is a characteristic of traditional assessment?
- It focuses on creative skills of the learner
- It involves authentic learning experiences
- It uses paper-pencil testing (correct)
- It is irrelevant to the learners' future career paths
How does authentic assessment differ from traditional assessment?
How does authentic assessment differ from traditional assessment?
Why do institutions need to offer courses that align with what students are looking for?
Why do institutions need to offer courses that align with what students are looking for?
How does assessment benefit teachers?
How does assessment benefit teachers?
What are the key criteria identified by Wiggins (1998) for an authentic assessment?
What are the key criteria identified by Wiggins (1998) for an authentic assessment?
Which of the following best describes an authentic assessment?
Which of the following best describes an authentic assessment?
How does authentic assessment differ from traditional assessments like multiple-choice exams?
How does authentic assessment differ from traditional assessments like multiple-choice exams?
Why are authentic assessments often coupled with opportunities for rehearsal and practice?
Why are authentic assessments often coupled with opportunities for rehearsal and practice?
What is one form that authentic assessments can take?
What is one form that authentic assessments can take?
What is one step in developing an authentic assessment?
What is one step in developing an authentic assessment?
