Assessment Types Quiz

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What is the purpose of summative assessments?

To inform day-to-day instruction

To evaluate student knowledge and skills relative to a specific set of academic goals

To regularly and frequently assess students in specific areas

To evaluate student learning at the end of a specific time period (correct)

What are universal screeners?

Assessments administered to selected students to determine the cause for a student’s performance

Assessments of learning used to evaluate student knowledge and skills relative to a specific set of academic goals

Assessments for learning used by educators to inform instruction on a day-to-day basis

Assessments administered to all students at least three times per academic calendar year (correct)

What is the difference between formative and summative assessments?

Formative assessments provide a snapshot of what a student knows at a particular point in time, while summative assessments inform instruction on a day-to-day basis

Formative assessments are mandated by the state or federal legislation for accountability purposes, while summative assessments are administered to selected students to determine the cause for a student’s performance

Formative assessments evaluate student knowledge and skills relative to a specific set of academic goals within a specific timeframe, while summative assessments act as assessments for learning and are used by educators to inform instruction on a day-to-day basis

Formative assessments act as assessments for learning and are used by educators to inform instruction on a day-to-day basis, while summative assessments are assessments of learning and provide a snapshot of what a student knows at a particular point in time (correct)

What is the purpose of diagnostic assessments?

To determine the cause for a student’s performance by identifying strengths and gaps in student skills, ability and knowledge Signup and view all the answers

What is progress monitoring?

Regular and frequent assessment of students in specific areas to inform instruction and the selection of interventions Signup and view all the answers

What is Curriculum-Based Measurement (CBM)?

A type of progress monitoring Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of interim assessments?

To evaluate student knowledge and skills relative to a specific set of academic goals within a specific timeframe Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to select the correct type of assessment?

To get appropriate and accurate data for your needs Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of summative assessments?

To evaluate student learning at the end of a specific time period Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between district-level and statewide summative assessments?

District-level assessments are used to evaluate student learning at the end of a specific time period, while statewide assessments are not Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of formative assessments?

To inform instruction on a day-to-day basis Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of universal screeners?

To address a specific skill or ability and assess all students Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of diagnostic assessments?

To determine the cause for a student’s performance Signup and view all the answers

What is progress monitoring?

Regular and frequent assessments in specific areas that inform instruction and the selection of interventions Signup and view all the answers

What is Curriculum-Based Measurement (CBM)?

A type of progress monitoring Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to select the correct type of assessment?

To get appropriate and accurate data for your needs Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Exploring Types of Assessments for Improving Student Achievement

There are six types of assessments used by Michigan educators: summative, formative, interim or benchmark, universal screeners, diagnostic, and progress monitoring.
Summative assessments are assessments of learning and provide a snapshot of what a student knows at a particular point in time.
District-level summative assessments are used to evaluate student learning at the end of a specific time period, such as a unit, semester, course or school year.
Statewide summative assessments, including M-STEP and the Michigan Merit Exam, are mandated by the state or federal legislation for accountability purposes.
Formative assessments act as assessments for learning and are used by educators to inform instruction on a day-to-day basis.
Examples of effective formative assessment tools include observational and anecdotal practices, questioning, exit slips, discussion, peer- and self-assessment strategies and kinesthetic assessment.
Interim assessments evaluate student knowledge and skills relative to a specific set of academic goals within a specific timeframe.
Universal screeners address a specific skill or ability and are administered to all students at least three times per academic calendar year.
Diagnostic assessments are administered to selected students to determine the cause for a student’s performance by identifying strengths and gaps in student skills, ability and knowledge.
Progress monitoring regularly and frequently assesses students in specific areas and informs instruction and the selection of interventions.
Curriculum-Based Measurement (CBM) is one type of progress monitoring.
It is important to select the correct type of assessment to get appropriate and accurate data for your needs, and to align the use of data with the intended purpose of each type of assessment.

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Test your knowledge on different types of assessments used by educators to improve student achievement with this informative quiz. From summative to progress monitoring, this quiz will challenge your understanding of the purpose and application of each assessment type. Practice your skills in identifying the appropriate assessment for different scenarios and learn how to align data use with each assessment's intended purpose. Sharpen your assessment knowledge and improve your understanding of student achievement with this engaging quiz.