Section 2

Question 1

Used during the learning process to gauge student understanding and guide further learning

Answer 1

Formative assessment

Question 2

A tool for evaluating student learning at specific points, such as at the end of unit, semester, or academic year; often in the form of a quiz or test

Answer 2

Summative Assessment

Question 3

Initial stage involves methods like screening tests, diagnostic assessments, and pre-test, which help educators understand student’ baseline knowledge before instruction begins

Answer 3

Pre-assessment

Question 4

An individual task, such as a research paper, presentation, or report, completed by a candidate and evaluated based on a rubric; a formal testing process that demonstrated competency for a course

Answer 4

Performance-based assessment

Question 4

An approach to teaching and learning that emphasizes students being able to do, or perform, specific skills as a result of instruction

Answer 4

Performance-based learning

Question 5

Offer a broader overview, usually encapsulating overall performance levels

Answer 5

Scales

Question 6

A detailed guide that helps teachers assess the quality of students’ work based on defined criteria, covering various levels of achievement from basic to advanced

Answer 6

Rubric

Question 7

Elements that ensure the criteria used to assess students are cleat and understandable, making the assessment process fair and transparent

Answer 7

Transparency and Clarity

Question 8

Defines what performance looks like at each level of a rubric; must be clear and detailed enough for students to understand hat is expected of them and how they can improve

Answer 8

Descriptor

Question 9

Information or comments about an individual’s performance; offers guidance, evaluation, or correction to support improving, growing, or maintaining desired standards or competencies

Answer 9

Feedback

Question 10

Any information that can be used systematically to inform instructional practice

Answer 10

Data