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What is the purpose of Assessment for Learning (AfL) strategies?
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?
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?
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?
What is the role of teachers in Assessment for Learning (AfL) according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a Planning Assessment for Learning step?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a Planning Assessment for Learning step?
What is the primary focus of Assessment for Learning (AfL)?
What is the primary focus of Assessment for Learning (AfL)?
How does Assessment for Learning (AfL) differ from traditional summative assessment?
How does Assessment for Learning (AfL) differ from traditional summative assessment?
What does Assessment for Learning (AfL) help teachers decide?
What does Assessment for Learning (AfL) help teachers decide?
What is the interactive nature of Assessment for Learning (AfL)?
What is the interactive nature of Assessment for Learning (AfL)?
What is one of the key roles of teachers in Assessment for Learning (AfL)?
What is one of the key roles of teachers in Assessment for Learning (AfL)?
What is the primary focus of Assessment as Learning (AaL) in contemporary assessment practice?
What is the primary focus of Assessment as Learning (AaL) in contemporary assessment practice?
What is NOT mentioned as an Assessment for Learning (AfL) strategy?
What is NOT mentioned as an Assessment for Learning (AfL) strategy?
What is one of the key roles of teachers in Assessment for Learning (AfL)?
What is one of the key roles of teachers in Assessment for Learning (AfL)?
How does Assessment for Learning (AfL) differ from traditional summative assessment?
How does Assessment for Learning (AfL) differ from traditional summative assessment?
What is a common Assessment for Learning (AfL) method used to uncover students’ skills and understanding?
What is a common Assessment for Learning (AfL) method used to uncover students’ skills and understanding?
In the context of Assessment for Learning (AfL), what is the primary purpose of shifting emphasis from summative to formative assessment?
In the context of Assessment for Learning (AfL), what is the primary purpose of shifting emphasis from summative to formative assessment?
What is the key role of teachers in Assessment for Learning (AfL) with regards to instructional strategies and resources?
What is the key role of teachers in Assessment for Learning (AfL) with regards to instructional strategies and resources?
How does Assessment for Learning (AfL) help teachers in deciding what to do next to move students’ learning forward?
How does Assessment for Learning (AfL) help teachers in deciding what to do next to move students’ learning forward?
What is the interactive nature of Assessment for Learning (AfL) during lessons?
What is the interactive nature of Assessment for Learning (AfL) during lessons?
In the context of Assessment for Learning (AfL), how does it differ from traditional summative assessment in terms of focus?
In the context of Assessment for Learning (AfL), how does it differ from traditional summative assessment in terms of focus?