Assessments and Critques

Question 1

Characteristics of An Effective Questions

Answer 1

DRCSSS

Definite answer
Relates to previous information covered
Clear in meaning
Specific purpose
Single idea
Stimulates thought

Question 2

How to Make an Effective Question

Answer 2

POPCBM

Prepared in advance
One clear answer
Pertinent
Clear
Brief
Meets the student’s stage of learning

Question 3

Questions to Avoid Using

Answer 3

TTOPBID

Trick question
Toss-up
Oversized
Puzzle
Bewilderment
Irrelevant
Discriminating

Question 4

Characteristics of an Effective Critique

Answer 4

FACTCOWS

Flexible
Acceptable
Comprehensive
Thoughtful
Constructive
Objective
Well Organized
Specific

Question 5

Types of Tests

Answer 5

Traditional and Authentic, Oral

Question 6

Traditional Tests

Answer 6

written
time specific
one correct answer
rote learning level

Question 7

Authentic Tests

Answer 7

critical thinking
more creative
might be a short answer
might be multiple questions in one
could be a scenario

Question 8

Answering Student’s Questions

Answer 8

USA

Understand the question first
See if the student is satisfied
Admit to not knowing the answer but find it and tell them