Understanding Formative Assessment

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What is the origin of the word 'assessment'?

The Latin verb 'assidere', meaning 'to sit with'

What is the primary purpose of formative assessment?

To provide evidence for improving student learning

What is the role of students in formative assessment, according to Lorna Earl?

Active participants, playing a role in the assessment process

What was the significance of Paul Black and Dylan Wiliam's 1998 research synthesis?

It led to the widespread recognition of formative assessment as a powerful method for improving student learning

What is the phrase used to describe the role of teachers and students in formative assessment?

Partners, sharing responsibility for learning

What is the term used to describe the focus of formative assessment?

Assessment for learning

What is the primary purpose of formative assessment, according to Black and Wiliam?

To make adjustments to teaching and learning in response to assessment information.

What is the main difference between formative and summative assessments?

Formative assessments are used to improve learning, while summative assessments are used for grading, placement, or classification.

According to Lorrie Shepard, what is the role of prior knowledge and cultural perspectives in learning?

New learning is shaped by prior knowledge and cultural perspectives.

What is the purpose of assessments, according to Shepard's reformed view?

To help students learn and to improve instruction.

What is metacognition, according to Shepard's principles of learning?

Self-monitoring of learning and thinking.

What is the importance of student involvement in assessing their own work, according to Shepard?

Students should be actively involved in evaluating their own work.

Learn about the concept of formative assessment, its origins, and how it involves students and teachers as partners in the learning process. Discover the role of teachers in formative assessment and how it differs from traditional assessment methods. Test your knowledge and understanding of this important educational concept.

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