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Assessment of Student Learning 2 Unit 1

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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?

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?

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?

Authentic assessment measures success in realistic situations, while traditional assessment focuses on basic understanding (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why do institutions need to offer courses that align with what students are looking for?

To attract and retain students in a competitive online marketplace (D) Signup and view all the answers

How does assessment benefit teachers?

By providing insights into student progress and facilitating tailored instruction (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are the key criteria identified by Wiggins (1998) for an authentic assessment?

Involves complex tasks and innovations (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes an authentic assessment?

Assessment that asks students to apply knowledge in real-world-like situations (D) Signup and view all the answers

How does authentic assessment differ from traditional assessments like multiple-choice exams?

Authentic assessments involve engaging in complex, realistic scenarios (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why are authentic assessments often coupled with opportunities for rehearsal and practice?

To provide feedback for improvement (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is one form that authentic assessments can take?

Real-world assessments or realistic assessments (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is one step in developing an authentic assessment?

Defining learning objectives and relevant tasks (C) Signup and view all the answers

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