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What is the purpose of summative assessment?
What is the purpose of summative assessment?
- To identify patterns of difficulties in students
- To provide feedback to students
- To track student progress throughout the course
- To certify student achievement against goals and standards (correct)
How are students typically assessed in summative assessment?
How are students typically assessed in summative assessment?
- At the start of the semester
- Through continuous feedback
- Mid-semester randomly
- At the end of a learning element (correct)
What is the main focus of formative assessment?
What is the main focus of formative assessment?
- Ensuring credibility of qualifications
- Certifying student achievement
- Providing feedback to students (correct)
- Protecting academic standards
Why is the quality and integrity of assessment important?
Why is the quality and integrity of assessment important?
What are Learning Targets according to Stiggins and Conklin?
What are Learning Targets according to Stiggins and Conklin?
What is the primary focus of authentic assessment?
What is the primary focus of authentic assessment?
How does high-quality assessment differ from traditional assessment methods?
How does high-quality assessment differ from traditional assessment methods?
What is the main goal of 'Assessment for Learning'?
What is the main goal of 'Assessment for Learning'?
How do authentic assessments benefit students according to the text?
How do authentic assessments benefit students according to the text?
In high-quality assessment, what is the main determinant of quality for teachers?
In high-quality assessment, what is the main determinant of quality for teachers?