Roles of Assessments

Question 1

Breakdown, examine, resolve; discover or reveal something through detailed examination.

A. Cycle of Instruction

B. Analyze

C. Competency

Answer 1

B. Analyze

Question 2

Assessment may occur during instruction.

A. Summative

B. Normative

C. Formative

Answer 2

C. Formative

Question 3

Assessments measure the outcome of the learning, and usually occur at the end of a lesson, unit, term and/or year.

A. Formative

B. Summative

C. Criterion

Answer 3

B. Summative

Question 4

Assessments measure proficiency regarding a specific skill.

A. Normative

B. Criterion

C. Formative

Answer 4

B. Criterion

Question 5

Assessments are usually standardized and/or competitive. e.g. SAT

A. Normative

B. Summative

C. Formative

Answer 5

A. Normative

Question 6

Demonstrate students proficiency over a period of time.

A. Criterion

B.Normative

C. Portfolio and work examples (Authentic)

Answer 6

C. Portfolio and work examples (Authentic)

Question 7

Exams allowing students to demonstrate what they have learned.

A. Summative

B. Formative

C. Performance (Authentic)

Answer 7

C. Performance (Authentic)

Question 8

An observable, measurable action or behavior. An active verb; list, name, measure, write, etc. (NOT know, understand etc)

A. Condition

B. Performance

C. Product/Criteria

Answer 8

B. Performance

Question 9

The result of the students’ performance. A diagram, a quiz, a work sheet, an essay……

A. Proficiency

B. Product/Criteria

C. Performance

Answer 9

B. Product/Criteria

Question 10

The given. With what materials, instructions, prior knowledge, time, etc… (After reading chapter 10, given a list of verbs)

A. Condition

B. Product/Criteria

C. Performance

Answer 10

A. Condition

Question 11

What is the mastery level? (80% accuracy with 100% participation, average 4/5 on an assessment rubric)

A. Condition

B. Performance

C. Proficiency

Answer 11

C. Proficiency