Psychological Science in Education: Student Leaders and Monitoring Discussions

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What is the main purpose of performance-based assessments?

To focus on theoretical knowledge only

To make assessment easier for teachers

To provide students with an opportunity to memorize facts

To allow students to demonstrate their learning or knowledge (correct)

Which type of assessment involves teachers directly observing the application of taught skills or information?

Process-focused assessments

Final exams

Performance-assessments (correct)

Product-assessments

Why are performance-based assessments considered one of the best forms of assessment?

Because they focus solely on memorization of facts

Because they require students to demonstrate their knowledge (correct)

Because they are less time-intensive for teachers

Because they are easy to implement

In what way do performance-based assessments differ from traditional assessments?

They emphasize demonstrating knowledge over memorization (C) Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of student learning do performance-based assessments specifically test according to McTighe & Ferrara (1998)?

Integration of information across subjects (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why could the implementation of performance-based assessments be challenging?

They require more time from both teachers and students (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical frequency of summative assessments?

Infrequent (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an example of a summative assessment?

Quizzes throughout the semester (D) Signup and view all the answers

What happens after a student performs satisfactorily in a summative assessment?

No further learning on the subject occurs (C) Signup and view all the answers

In addition to determining success, what other purpose do summative assessments serve?

Determine eligibility for special programs (A) Signup and view all the answers

What should summative assessments allow students to demonstrate?

Conceptual understanding (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to the National Research Council (2001), what should students be able to do during summative assessments?

Apply understanding to solve new problems (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of formative assessments?

To provide feedback to students and teachers during the learning process (B) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the text, why does the teacher identify a student with a strong grasp of the concept as the topic leader for each group?

To help other students understand the concept better through peer explanations (C) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes summative assessments from formative assessments?

Summative assessments aim to capture what a student has learned, while formative assessments provide ongoing feedback (D) Signup and view all the answers

How do formative assessments differ from summative assessments in terms of timing?

Formative assessments are used throughout the learning process, while summative assessments are typically at the end of a unit or course (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between the roles of students identified as needing remediation and those who already understand the assessed concepts?

Students needing remediation get an opportunity to learn through group discussions, while those who understand concepts explain them to peers (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why are summative assessments considered high-stakes assessments?

Because they aim to capture what a student has learned and judge performance against standards (B) Signup and view all the answers