Section 1 Flashcards
A company has implemented a new customer relationship management system and hired an outside consultant to train their sales team on how to use it. The training lasts for two days. The company wants to know the progress of each participant at the end of the first day and use that information to plan the second day’s instruction.
Which type of assessment should be used to obtain this information?
(1 Point)
Formative assessment
Summative assessment
Diagnostic assessment
Interim assessment
Formative assessment
A professor is teaching a graduate-level course on data analysis. At the beginning of the course, each student is given a dataset and asked to complete a set of statistical analyses. while using the learning software, students are given learning checks throughout the modules and a progress bar is provided to show their completion percentage. If students incorrectly answer questions, they will need to re-watch videos from the course of study to take the checks again.
Which assessment strategy does this describe?
(1 Point)
Criterion-referenced assessment
Portfolio assessment
Traditional assessment
Ipsative assessment
Ipsative assessment
The learning goal for a public speaking course is “Develop the skills and confidence to deliver effective speeches in a variety of contexts.” The summative assessment for the course involves giving a formal presentation to a group of peers and a faculty member.
Why would this authentic assessment strategy be effective in measuring students’ achievement of the learning goal?
(1 Point)
It allows students to demonstrate their knowledge and skills in a real-world setting, rather than in a simulated or contrived environment.
It provides students with an opportunity to receive feedback from a diverse group of listeners.
It allows students to showcase their presentation skills in a high-stakes setting, which can help to build confidence and prepare them for future speaking opportunities.
It allows students to demonstrate their understanding of the course material in a way that is more engaging and interactive than a traditional test or exam.
It allows students to demonstrate their knowledge and skills in a real-world setting, rather than in a simulated or contrived environment.
The learning goal of a high school English course is “Students will be able to analyze the elements of a short story and write a literary analysis essay.” A teacher for the course conducts informal checks for understanding by asking students to complete writing prompts, participate in small group discussions, and submit in-class writing assignments.
What is the teacher’s purpose in collecting this formative assessment data?
(1 Point)
To evaluate students’ overall understanding of the course material
To identify areas where students need additional support or clarification
To provide students with an opportunity to practice their writing skills
To prepare students for a summative assessment at the end of the course
To identify areas where students need additional support or clarification
The learning goal for a high school biology course is “Students will be able to explain the role of DNA in heredity.”
Using a traditional assessment strategy, how should an instructor determine if students met this learning goal?
(1 Point)
By asking students to give a presentation on the role of DNA in heredity
By asking students to design and conduct an experiment related to DNA and heredity
By asking students to write a research paper on the role of DNA in heredity
By administering a multiple choice test that includes questions about DNA and heredity
By administering a multiple choice test that includes questions about DNA and heredity
The learning goal for a high school history course is “Students will be able to analyze primary and secondary sources to evaluate historical arguments.”
Which competency-based assessment strategy would determine whether students met the competency requirements for this learning goal?
(1 Point)
By administering a multiple choice test that includes questions about historical arguments
By asking students to give a presentation on the importance of primary and secondary sources in historical research
By asking students to write an essay analyzing the use of primary and secondary sources in a specific historical argument
By asking students to design and conduct a research project on a historical topic of their choice
By asking students to write an essay analyzing the use of primary and secondary sources in a specific historical argument
The learning goal for a high school chemistry course is “Students will be able to describe the properties of elements in the periodic table and predict how they will react with other elements.”
Which assessment aligns with the Understand taxonomy of this learning objective?
(1 Point)
A multiple choice test that includes questions about the properties of elements and their reactions with other elements
A lab experiment in which students observe the reactions of different elements and record their observations
A writing assignment in which students describe the properties of an element and predict how it will react with another element
A group discussion in which students explain the properties of elements and their reactions with other elements to their classmates
A writing assignment in which students describe the properties of an element and predict how it will react with another element
The learning goal for a high school physics course is “Students will be able to explain the principles of energy conservation and apply them to real-world situations.”
Which cognitive level of the revised Bloom’s taxonomy does the students’ application of energy conservation principles reflect?
(1 Point)
Remembering
Applying
Understanding
Analyzing
Applying
A lesson objective for a high school English class is “Students will be able to analyze the themes and symbols in a novel and write an essay discussing their significance.”
Which assessment would align with this objective and the Understand level of the revised Bloom’s taxonomy?
(1 Point)
A writing assignment in which students explain the themes and symbols in the novel and their significance
A multiple choice test that includes questions about themes and symbols in the novel
A lab experiment in which students analyze the language and imagery used in the novel
A group discussion in which students explain the themes and symbols in the novel to their classmates
A writing assignment in which students explain the themes and symbols in the novel and their significance
Which assessment would align with this learning goal, and the Apply cognitive level?The learning goal of a high school math course is “Students will be able to solve linear equations and graph the solutions on the coordinate plane.” The students’ teacher is planning an assessment that aligns with the Apply cognitive level.
Which assessment would align with this learning goal, and the Apply cognitive level?
(1 Point)
A multiple choice test that includes questions about solving linear equations and graphing the solutions on the coordinate plane
A partner project in which students solve linear equations and graph the solutions on the coordinate plane in real-world scenarios
A writing assignment in which students explain the steps involved in solving linear equations and graphing the solutions on the coordinate plane
A group discussion in which students explain the concepts of linear equations and graphing on the coordinate plane to their classmates
A partner project in which students solve linear equations and graph the solutions on the coordinate plane in real-world scenarios
Fourth-grade students are learning about the properties of different materials in their science class. At the end of a lesson, a teacher asks students to identify the properties of a given material and explain how those properties make it suitable for a specific use.
Which learning objective aligns with this assessment and the Analyze cognitive level of the revised Bloom’s taxonomy?
(1 Point)
Students will be able to explain how the properties of different materials make them suitable for a specific use.
Students will be able to identify the properties of different materials
Students will be able to compare and contrast the properties of different materials.
Students will be able to design an experiment to test the properties of different materials.
Students will be able to compare and contrast the properties of different materials.
A learning goal for a group of fourth-grade students is “Students will be able to describe the steps of the scientific method.” The teacher plans to use a performance-based assessment to measure students’ achievement of this learning goal.
Which assessment aligns with the learning goal and the Understand level of the revised Bloom’s taxonomy?
(1 Point)
A quiz that asks students to identify the steps of the scientific method in a specific order
A lab experiment in which students use the scientific method to design and conduct an investigation
A written report in which students describe their understanding of the scientific method and its application in real-world situations
A group discussion in which students explain the purpose of each step in the scientific method
A group discussion in which students explain the purpose of each step in the scientific method
A learning goal for a high school English class is “Students will be able to analyze how the author’s use of figurative language contributes to the overall theme of a poem.” To assess students’ understanding of this goal, the teacher asks them to choose one poem from a selection provided and write a paragraph explaining how the figurative language in the poem contributes to its theme.
Which cognitive levels of the revised Bloom’s taxonomy do this learning goal and assessment align with?
(1 Point)
Evaluate and Create
Remember and Understand
Understand and Analyze
Apply and Evaluate
Understand and Analyze
IIn a biology course, students study plant anatomy and physiology. The learning objective is “Identify the different parts of a flower and their functions.” An instructor for the course wants to determine students’ ability to identify these parts accurately. Which skill demonstration aligns with this learning objective?
(1 Point)
Performing a lab experiment to observe the effects of different pH levels on plant growth
Reciting the definition of photosynthesis from memory
Creating a table to compare the characteristics of different species of birds
Writing in a labeled diagram of a flower
Writing in a labeled diagram of a flower
In a college algebra course, students learn about functions and their properties. The learning objective is “Solve systems of linear equations using graphing and substitution methods.” Which direct assessment method would determine whether students have met this objective?
(1 Point)
A multiple choice quiz on the properties of functions
A take-home essay assignment on the history of algebra
A supervised in-class activity where students solve systems of linear equations using graphing and substitution methods
A group presentation on the use of functions in real-world situations
A supervised in-class activity where students solve systems of linear equations using graphing and substitution methods
A teacher has been hired to teach a cooking class. The learning objective is “Demonstrate basic knife skills.” Participants will be using the kitchen and ingredients provided by the cooking school. Which direct assessment method would determine whether participants met this objective?
(1 Point)
A written test on the history of cooking
A group discussion on the nutritional value of different ingredients
An in-class activity where participants chop vegetables using proper knife skills
A demonstration by the teacher on advanced cooking techniques
An in-class activity where participants chop vegetables using proper knife skills
A high school biology teacher is teaching a unit on photosynthesis. The objective of the unit is “Students will be able to explain the process of photosynthesis.” Before the end of the unit, the teacher administers a quiz that asks students to describe the process of photosynthesis in their own words. Why would this direct assessment be effective in determining whether students met the learning objective?
(1 Point)
It allows the teacher to see how well the students can regurgitate information from the textbook.
It measures the students’ ability to apply the concept of photosynthesis to real-world situations.
It assesses the students’ understanding of the process of photosynthesis by requiring them to explain it in their own words.
It tests the students’ ability to recall the steps of photosynthesis in a specific order.
It assesses the students’ understanding of the process of photosynthesis by requiring them to explain it in their own words.
During a math class, fourth-grade students are learning about basic geometry concepts such as lines, angles, and shapes. At the end of a lesson, the teacher asks students to complete a worksheet in which they identify and classify different shapes based on their attributes. With which learning objective would this direct assessment method align?
(1 Point)
Solving multi-step word problems
Applying geometric concepts to real-world situations
Measuring lengths and angles accurately
Identifying and classifying geometric shapes based on their attributes
Identifying and classifying geometric shapes based on their attributes
One of the learning objectives of a seventh-grade social studies unit about world geography is “Students will be able to locate and describe the physical and human features of various countries on a world map.” Which project-based assessment would determine whether students have met this objective?
(1 Point)
Writing a persuasive essay about the importance of learning geography
Designing a travel brochure for a fictional country
Creating a labeled world map with the physical and human features of various countries
Presenting a multimedia presentation about the culture and history of a specific region
Creating a labeled world map with the physical and human features of various countries
Students in a fifth-grade class are learning about the states of matter. The learning objective of a lesson is “Students will be able to classify objects as solids, liquids, or gases based on their properties.” At the end of the lesson, the teacher asks the students to participate in a think-pair-share activity in which they discuss and defend their classification of various objects. Why does this indirect assessment method align with the learning objective?
(1 Point)
It gives the teacher a chance to check for understanding through individual questioning and feedback.
It helps students develop critical thinking skills through collaboration and communication with their peers.
It provides an opportunity for the teacher to observe the students’ engagement and participation in the activity.
It allows students to demonstrate their understanding of the properties of solids, liquids, and gases through discussion and defense of their ideas.
It allows students to demonstrate their understanding of the properties of solids, liquids, and gases through discussion and defense of their ideas.
A teacher in the fifth grade wishes to know how far her students have progressed since the beginning of the year. What type of assessment is used?
(1 Point)
Competency-based
Comprehensive
Formative
Ipsative
Ipsative
The learning goal for High School Algebra unit is to “apply a variety of approaches to solve math equations” The summative assessment involves applying these approaches to a set of 30 problems. Why will this authentic assessment strategy be effective in measuring student’s achievement of that goal.
(1 Point)
Allows teacher to compare students progress against their peers
Allows teacher to use a realistic score in making a comparison between peers
It requires students to demonstrate their acquired knowledge
It requires students to apply knowledge to an ipsative test
It requires students to demonstrate their acquired knowledge
The learning goal for the unit is to identify the factors which influenced the start of World War I. Using a traditional-assessment strategy, how should the instructor determine if the goal was met?
(1 Point)
Provide an open-book exercise where student write a page narrative about the factors which started the War
Have students answer multiple choice questions about the details of World War I
Have students write a summary of the factors of World War I, using supporting details.
Have students create a video featuring peers as they tell a story from the War.
Have students write a summary of the factors of World War I, using supporting details.
When does formative assessment support students to learn and practice?
Only at the beginning of the course
At the end of the instructional period
Throughout the course
Formative assessment is administered throughout a course to provide instructors with the information needed to support learners.
Which type of assessment should an instructor administer to collect evidence of learners’ knowledge, skill, or proficiency?
Formative
Summative
Diagnostic
A well-designed summative assessment gathers evidence of whether learners have met the course’s knowledge, skill, or proficiency goal.
To see if a learner can perform the kind of skill needed for the workplace.
Creating a presentation Learners will be able to deliver a training talk on student-centered learning for first- year teachers.
Competency-based Assessments
To see if a learner has met predetermined milestones and requirements.
Advanced Placement Test Learners will be able to apply the basics of calculus.
Criterion-referenced Assessments
To see if a learner has improved based on previous knowledge. Compare previous work and progress to current work Learners will increase reading and comprehension skills.
Ipsative Assessments
