Assessment & Critique

Question 1

What is the definition of assessment?

Answer 1

Assessment is the process of gathering measurable information to meet evaluation needs.

Question 2

What is the purpose of assessment? (FEAP)

Answer 2

Feedback to the student, emphasis of areas that need work, ADM skills building in student, progression of the student.

Question 3

What are the general characteristics of an effective assessment? (FASTCOCO)

Answer 3

Flexible, acceptable, specific, thoughtful, comprehensive, objective, constructive, organized.

Question 4

What are the characteristics of a well-written assessment? (DR COVU?|)

Answer 4

Discriminate, reliable, comprehensive, objective, valid, usable.

Question 5

What does authentic assessment measure?

Answer 5

ADM

Question 6

What is the most common form of assessment used by CFIs?

Answer 6

Oral assessment.

Question 7

What are the characteristics of effective questions? (ABCAP)

Answer 7

Applicable, brief, center on 1 idea, adapted to the student, present a challenge.

Question 8

What types of questions should you avoid? (POTBIT)

Answer 8

Puzzles, over-sized, toss-up, bewildering, irrelevant, trick questions.

Question 9

What are the effective types of critique? (SWISSI)

Answer 9

Student-led, written, instructor-student, small group, self, individual.

Question 10

Tips & ground rules for a good critique?

Answer 10

Avoid critiques that are too lengthy, avoid trying to cover too much, avoid absolute statements, avoid controversies, don’t get into a situation where you need to defend your critique.