Standardized Tests vs. Formative Assessments

Question 1

Choose one way we can improve assessments?

Accepted Answer

Conduct research to make standardized testing more equitable, Invest in research and innovation to make assessment more effective, Ensure teachers and administrators are masters of assessment

Question 2

What is an advantage of formative assessments?

Accepted Answer

Equitable, Similar to how assessments are done in the real world, Timely, effective data to inform instruction

Question 3

Parents are divided on the amount of testing.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 4

Choose one statement that applies to standardized tests.

Accepted Answer

Evaluate how many students reached the benchmark, Predict student performance against a set of benchmarks

Question 5

Choose all that apply to formative assessments.

Accepted Answer

Determine comprehension after a lesson and adjust as needed, Monitor learning real time

Question 6

Select all the examples of standardized tests

Accepted Answer

MAP, NSCAS

Question 7

Select all the examples of formative assessments

Accepted Answer

Practice Test, Concept Map, Open Ended Questions

Question 8

The purpose of standardized tests shifted in the 1970s to evaluate learning instead of measuring intelligence.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 9

The history of standardized tests is rooted in racism and segregation.

Accepted Answer

True

Standardized Tests vs. Formative Assessments

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