EDTE 303: Assessment for Learning (AfL) Lecture 3
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What is the purpose of Assessment for Learning (AfL) strategies?

  • To provide immediate feedback and direction to students
  • To assess students' motivation and commitment to learning
  • To enhance students' learning through differentiated teaching (correct)
  • To uncover students' skills and understanding
  • Which assessment method is NOT listed as an Assessment for Learning (AfL) strategy?

  • Standardized tests (correct)
  • Observations
  • Peer and self assessments
  • Quizzes
  • What is the key feature of Assessment as Learning (AaL) in contemporary assessment practice?

  • Use of standardized tests to assess students' motivation and commitment to learning
  • Accurate, detailed, and prompt feedback to further each student's learning
  • Employment of multiple strategies to uncover students' skills and understanding
  • Students' regular reflections (monitoring) of their own work/learning through self-and peer-assessment (correct)
  • What is the role of teachers in Assessment for Learning (AfL) according to the text?

    <p>To create accurate, detailed, and prompt feedback for students' learning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a Planning Assessment for Learning step?

    <p>Accurate, detailed, and prompt feedback to further each student's learning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of Assessment for Learning (AfL)?

    <p>Creating descriptions to modify students' learning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Assessment for Learning (AfL) differ from traditional summative assessment?

    <p>It diagnoses what students know and can do</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Assessment for Learning (AfL) help teachers decide?

    <p>Where students are in their learning and how to move them forward</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the interactive nature of Assessment for Learning (AfL)?

    <p>It involves interactive discussions between teachers and students</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the key roles of teachers in Assessment for Learning (AfL)?

    <p>Matching students with appropriate instructional strategies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of Assessment as Learning (AaL) in contemporary assessment practice?

    <p>Students’ regular reflections and monitoring of their own work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT mentioned as an Assessment for Learning (AfL) strategy?

    <p>Traditional summative tests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the key roles of teachers in Assessment for Learning (AfL)?

    <p>Accurate, detailed, and prompt feedback to further each student’s learning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Assessment for Learning (AfL) differ from traditional summative assessment?

    <p>Assessment for Learning determines each student’s needs and progress, while traditional summative assessment focuses on providing immediate feedback</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common Assessment for Learning (AfL) method used to uncover students’ skills and understanding?

    <p>Peer assessments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of Assessment for Learning (AfL), what is the primary purpose of shifting emphasis from summative to formative assessment?

    <p>To diagnose students' knowledge and misconceptions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key role of teachers in Assessment for Learning (AfL) with regards to instructional strategies and resources?

    <p>Aligning instruction with learning outcomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Assessment for Learning (AfL) help teachers in deciding what to do next to move students’ learning forward?

    <p>By gathering information about students' current learning status</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the interactive nature of Assessment for Learning (AfL) during lessons?

    <p>Giving feedback and advice on how to improve learning and skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of Assessment for Learning (AfL), how does it differ from traditional summative assessment in terms of focus?

    <p>It focuses on diagnosing what students know and can do</p> Signup and view all the answers

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