Understanding Assessment in Learning

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What is the etymological origin of the word 'assessment'?

It comes from the Greek word 'assessio', meaning 'to evaluate'

It is derived from the Latin word 'assidere', meaning 'to sit beside or with' (correct)

It originates from the French word 'assessé', meaning 'to analyze'

It is derived from the German word 'assessieren', meaning 'to grade'

How does the author envision assessment in the classroom?

As a separate entity from learning, only used for grading purposes

As an occasional practice for evaluating student performance at the end of the term

As an integral part of learning, guiding the process and stimulating further learning (correct)

As a passive tool for observing students without influencing their learning

What is the primary meaning of 'assessment' according to the author?

To assign grades to students at regular intervals

To understand what is happening as students pursue the challenges of learning (correct)

To evaluate students' knowledge and skills for certification purposes

To analyze test scores and rank students based on their performance

According to Wilson (1996), what is a challenging task for teachers in relation to assessment?

Engaging in a broad range of assessment roles and keeping them straight Signup and view all the answers

What does the author suggest about the various purposes of assessment?

They sometimes support one another and sometimes compete or conflict with one another Signup and view all the answers

What is the predominant kind of assessment in schools?

Assessment of Learning Signup and view all the answers

In Assessment of Learning, when is the assessment typically done?

At the end of something Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of Assessment of Learning?

To certify learning and report to parents and students Signup and view all the answers

What do teachers do with the tests in Assessment of Learning?

Use them to assess the quantity and accuracy of student work Signup and view all the answers

Which approach to classroom assessment is intended to make adjustments and revisions to instructional practices?

Assessment for Learning Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

What is the etymological origin of the word 'assessment'?

How does the author envision assessment in the classroom?

What is the primary meaning of 'assessment' according to the author?

According to Wilson (1996), what is a challenging task for teachers in relation to assessment?

What does the author suggest about the various purposes of assessment?

What is the predominant kind of assessment in schools?

In Assessment of Learning, when is the assessment typically done?

What is the main purpose of Assessment of Learning?

What do teachers do with the tests in Assessment of Learning?

Which approach to classroom assessment is intended to make adjustments and revisions to instructional practices?

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