What is a diagnostic assessment?

An assessment to determine what students already know about a unit

What is a criterion-referenced test?

A test that measures a student's performance against a set of standards

What is an assessment?

Process to gather info on student learning to make informed decisions

What is a portfolio assessment?

A collection of student work used to demonstrate learning

What are curriculum content standards?

Statements describing what students should know/do in a subject area

What is a norm-referenced assessment?

An assessment where student performance is compared to a group of students

What are performance standards?

Benchmarks evaluating the quality of student work on content standards

What is a performance assessment?

An assessment where students demonstrate learning by performing a task, An assessment where students demonstrate learning by creating a product

What is a summative assessment?

Assessment given at the end of a unit to evaluate overall learning

What is a formative assessment?

An assessment to monitor student learning and provide continuous feedback

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Educational Assessment Types

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What is a diagnostic assessment?
A formal written exam
An assessment that compares students to a national average
An assessment given after a unit to see what students learned
An assessment to determine what students already know about a unit
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What is a criterion-referenced test?
A test that compares a student's score to other students' scores
A test that assesses creativity
A test that measures a student's performance against a set of standards
A test used to predict future academic success
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What is an assessment?
Only a final exam at the end of a course
A type of group project
Process to gather info on student learning to make informed decisions
A synonym for grading
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What is a portfolio assessment?
A collection of student work used to demonstrate learning
A single, high-stakes project
An assessment used to measure physical fitness
A standardized test given nationally
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What are curriculum content standards?
Statements describing what students should know/do in a subject area
Guidelines for teacher salaries
Instructions for grading homework
Rules for classroom behavior
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What is a norm-referenced assessment?
An assessment where student performance is compared to a group of students
An assessment where scores are compared to a specific set of criteria
An assessment designed to measure mastery of specific skills
An assessment focused on real-world tasks
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What are performance standards?
Criteria for school funding
Standards related to athletic achievement
Benchmarks evaluating the quality of student work on content standards
Rules for theatrical plays in schools
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What is a performance assessment?
A traditional multiple-choice test
An assessment where students demonstrate learning by performing a task
An assessment where students demonstrate learning by creating a product
A true/false quiz
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What is a summative assessment?
A quick check for understanding during a lesson
An assessment used to identify learning disabilities
An informal quiz given daily
Assessment given at the end of a unit to evaluate overall learning
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What is a formative assessment?
An assessment to monitor student learning and provide continuous feedback
A test that determines college admission
A high-stakes test given at the end of a unit
An assessment used only for grading purposes

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