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Which of the following is a characteristic of discrete assessment?
Which of the following is a characteristic of discrete assessment?
Integrated assessment only tests language proficiency without considering subject content.
Integrated assessment only tests language proficiency without considering subject content.
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What type of assessment is used to pinpoint specific areas where a student may need support?
What type of assessment is used to pinpoint specific areas where a student may need support?
Discrete assessment
Integrated assessments often involve ________ tasks that encourage practical application.
Integrated assessments often involve ________ tasks that encourage practical application.
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Match the types of assessments with their characteristics:
Match the types of assessments with their characteristics:
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What type of assessment is conducted at the end of a learning period to gauge overall achievement?
What type of assessment is conducted at the end of a learning period to gauge overall achievement?
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Diagnostic assessments are conducted after instruction.
Diagnostic assessments are conducted after instruction.
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What is one purpose of performance assessment?
What is one purpose of performance assessment?
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A __________ is used to determine a student's current skill level and place them in an appropriate learning group.
A __________ is used to determine a student's current skill level and place them in an appropriate learning group.
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Match the type of assessment with its characteristic:
Match the type of assessment with its characteristic:
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Which of the following is an example of diagnostic assessment?
Which of the following is an example of diagnostic assessment?
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Student surveys are only useful to gather feedback about teaching effectiveness.
Student surveys are only useful to gather feedback about teaching effectiveness.
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What is a KWL chart used for?
What is a KWL chart used for?
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The purpose of __________ assessment is to arrive at an overall grade or score for students.
The purpose of __________ assessment is to arrive at an overall grade or score for students.
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Which assessment type involves a collection of student work over time?
Which assessment type involves a collection of student work over time?
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Which type of assessment is conducted throughout the learning process to check student understanding?
Which type of assessment is conducted throughout the learning process to check student understanding?
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Summative assessments occur at the beginning of a unit.
Summative assessments occur at the beginning of a unit.
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What is one technique used in formative assessment to gain insight into student understanding?
What is one technique used in formative assessment to gain insight into student understanding?
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Self-assessments encourage students to reflect on their own learning and identify their strengths and ___.
Self-assessments encourage students to reflect on their own learning and identify their strengths and ___.
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Match each type of assessment with its description:
Match each type of assessment with its description:
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Which of the following is an example of a summative assessment?
Which of the following is an example of a summative assessment?
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Observations during in-class activities help identify common errors made by students.
Observations during in-class activities help identify common errors made by students.
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What is the primary purpose of peer observations?
What is the primary purpose of peer observations?
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Peer observations only focus on student engagement.
Peer observations only focus on student engagement.
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What is one advantage of conducting peer observations?
What is one advantage of conducting peer observations?
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During self-reflection, teachers analyze classroom experiences to identify their ______ and areas for growth.
During self-reflection, teachers analyze classroom experiences to identify their ______ and areas for growth.
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Which of the following is a characteristic of self-reflection?
Which of the following is a characteristic of self-reflection?
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Self-reflection encourages teachers to take ownership of their professional development.
Self-reflection encourages teachers to take ownership of their professional development.
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What type of data do teachers analyze to assess the effectiveness of their instructional strategies?
What type of data do teachers analyze to assess the effectiveness of their instructional strategies?
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Teachers make data-driven decisions to improve teaching and learning outcomes by examining ______ results.
Teachers make data-driven decisions to improve teaching and learning outcomes by examining ______ results.
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Match the following methods with their corresponding purposes:
Match the following methods with their corresponding purposes:
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Which of the following is NOT an advantage of analyzing student achievement data?
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of analyzing student achievement data?
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What is one purpose of assessment in education?
What is one purpose of assessment in education?
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A valid test measures both relevant and irrelevant variables.
A valid test measures both relevant and irrelevant variables.
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What is one characteristic of a reliable test?
What is one characteristic of a reliable test?
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An authentic test offers tasks that replicate ________ tasks.
An authentic test offers tasks that replicate ________ tasks.
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Match the type of assessment with its definition:
Match the type of assessment with its definition:
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Which tool can be used for assessment in CLIL?
Which tool can be used for assessment in CLIL?
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Self and peer-assessment do not involve learners.
Self and peer-assessment do not involve learners.
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What role does the CEFR play in assessment?
What role does the CEFR play in assessment?
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Assessment in CLIL needs to account for the goals of two different ________.
Assessment in CLIL needs to account for the goals of two different ________.
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Which of the following is a benefit of standard examination systems?
Which of the following is a benefit of standard examination systems?
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Study Notes
Assessment in CLIL
- Assessment is gathering information about knowledge, skills, and performance.
- Tools for assessment include tests, quizzes, projects, and observations.
- Assessment is a systematic process collecting, reviewing, and using information to measure an individual's knowledge, skills, attitudes, and performance.
- The main goal of assessment is to gain insights into learners' progress and find areas of strength and improvement.
Evaluation in CLIL
- Evaluation is using data to make a judgment.
- Evaluative questions include:
- Are students meeting learning objectives?
- Is the training program improving skills?
- Is the new curriculum effective for the target audience?
- Evaluation helps understand how well something is working and improve instructional strategies.
- Evaluation methodically examines data collected through various assessments to determine the worth, effectiveness, and quality of a program, project, or an individual's performance.
Understanding Assessment and Evaluation
- Assessment involves gathering information; evaluation uses that information for judgment.
- Forms of assessment include analyzing quizzes and exercises, understanding student struggle with certain elements, and taking targeted actions to improve learning.
- Assessment provides raw data, while evaluation interprets and uses it for decisions, creating a continuous learning and improvement cycle.
- Assessment identifies "what" students know or can do; evaluation interprets "so what" to understand and improve.
Types of Assessment
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Formative assessment is ongoing to gain information on what students need to improve and how teachers should adjust instruction. It's process-oriented and occurs during the learning process. Example activities include class discussions, exit tickets, observations, homework assignments, and self-assessments.
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Summative assessment happens at the end of a unit, program, or learning experience. It evaluates the overall health of a learning outcome. Example activities are tests and quizzes, final projects, presentations, and essays/research papers.
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Diagnostic assessment occurs before instruction to understand what students already know and to determine support needs. Examples are pre-tests, placement tests, and KWL charts.
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Performance assessment evaluates skills through practical tasks. Examples are lab experiments, simulations, and portfolios.
Evaluation Tools
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Student Surveys: Gather feedback on learning experiences, classroom, and how effectively teachers are.
- Provide insights into student perceptions and attitudes about learning, helping identify improvement areas.
- Example: end-of-semester surveys.
- Peer Observations: Colleagues observe and provide feedback on teaching practices and classroom interactions.
- Offers an external perspective and promotes collaboration.
- Example: teachers observing each others' classes.
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Self-Reflection and Professional Development Plans: Encourage teachers to reflect on teaching practices, set goals for professional growth, and track progress.
- Fosters a culture of continuous improvement and empowers teachers to take ownership.
- Example: regular self-reflection sessions.
- Student Achievement Data Analysis: Analyze student performance data to evaluate the effectiveness of instructional strategies and curriculum implementation, and identify trends and patterns to improve teaching and learning outcomes.
- Example: Reviewing standardized test scores, formative assessment results, and other student performance data.
Principles of Assessment
- Validity: Measures what it intends to measure; relies on empirical evidence and samples the criterion; objective; supported by a theoretical rationale.
- Reliability: Consistent in conditions across administrations; gives clear scoring/evaluation directions; uniform rubrics; unambiguous test items.
- Authenticity: Uses natural language; contextualized items; relevant topics; replicates real-world tasks.
Discrete Assessment
- Evaluates specific, isolated skills or knowledge areas.
- Examples include targeted skills (like grammar points), objectives with right or wrong answers, multiple-choice questions, short answers, and fill-in-the blanks.
- Often used to quickly identify areas for student support and further instruction.
- In a CLIL setting, these tests can assess language or subject knowledge separately.
Integrated Assessment
- Evaluates multiple competencies simultaneously, often using a single, holistic task.
- Reflects real-world situations and encourages collaborative work.
- Includes projects, presentations, research projects, debates, reports, or experiments.
- Useful in CLIL because it assesses language and subject matter together.
Additional Considerations for CLIL Assessment
- CLIL assessment needs to account for dual subjects, including knowledge, competences, skills, attitudes, and discourse practices.
- Assess both content and language, but language should be in context.
- Tools may include portfolios, diaries, rubrics, tasks, and exams.
- Learners should be involved in self and peer assessment.
- Standard exams provide comparison standards, quality, and integrity; making it easier for teachers to communicate learning goals and desired outcomes.
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This quiz explores various types of assessments used in education, including integrated, diagnostic, and performance assessments. It aims to enhance your understanding of assessment characteristics and their purposes in evaluating student achievement and needs. Test your knowledge about assessment methods with practical examples and key concepts.
