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Analyzing the Role of Formative and Summative Assessment
What is formative assessment?
Used during the learning process to gauge student understanding and guide further learning
Formative assessments help educators adjust teaching methods based on student needs.
What is summative assessment?
A tool for evaluating student learning at specific points, such as at the end of a unit, semester, or academic year; often in the form of a quiz or test
Summative assessments typically measure the outcomes of learning.
What does pre-assessment involve?
Methods like screening tests, diagnostic assessments, and pre-tests
Pre-assessment helps educators understand students’ baseline knowledge before instruction begins.
Define performance-based learning.
An approach to teaching and learning that emphasizes students being able to do, or perform, specific skills as a result of instruction
This method focuses on skill application rather than rote memorization.
What is performance-based assessment?
An individual task, such as a research paper, presentation, or report, completed by a candidate and evaluated based on a rubric
This assessment demonstrates competency for a course.
What do scales offer in assessments?
A broader overview, usually encapsulating overall performance levels
Scales help in understanding student performance across different criteria.
What is a rubric?
A detailed guide that helps teachers assess the quality of students’ work based on defined criteria
Rubrics cover various levels of achievement from basic to advanced.
What is the importance of transparency and clarity in assessments?
Ensures the criteria used to assess students are clear and understandable, making the assessment process fair and transparent
Transparency helps build trust in the assessment process.
What is a descriptor in the context of a rubric?
Defines what performance looks like at each level of a rubric; must be clear and detailed enough for students to understand what is expected of them
Descriptors guide students on how to improve their performance.
What is feedback?
Information or comments about an individual’s performance; offers guidance, evaluation, or correction to support improving, growing, or maintaining desired standards or competencies
Effective feedback is crucial for student development.
What is considered data in the educational context?
Any information that can be used systematically to inform instructional practice
Data can include test scores, attendance records, and student feedback.
