Section 2

Question 1

Formative assessment

Answer 1

Used during the learning process to gauge student understanding and guide further learning

Question 2

Summative Assessment

Answer 2

A tool for evaluating student learning at specific points, such as at the end of unit, semester, or academic year; often in the form of a quiz or test

Question 3

Pre-assessment

Answer 3

Initial stage involves methods like screening tests, diagnostic assessments, and pre-test, which help educators understand student’ baseline knowledge before instruction begins

Question 4

Performance-based assessment

Answer 4

An individual task, such as a research paper, presentation, or report, completed by a candidate and evaluated based on a rubric; a formal testing process that demonstrated competency for a course

Question 4

Performance-based learning

Answer 4

An approach to teaching and learning that emphasizes students being able to do, or perform, specific skills as a result of instruction

Question 5

Scales

Answer 5

Offer a broader overview, usually encapsulating overall performance levels

Question 6

Rubric

Answer 6

A detailed guide that helps teachers assess the quality of students’ work based on defined criteria, covering various levels of achievement from basic to advanced

Question 7

Transparency and Clarity

Answer 7

Elements that ensure the criteria used to assess students are cleat and understandable, making the assessment process fair and transparent

Question 8

Descriptor

Answer 8

Defines what performance looks like at each level of a rubric; must be clear and detailed enough for students to understand hat is expected of them and how they can improve

Question 9

Feedback

Answer 9

Information or comments about an individual’s performance; offers guidance, evaluation, or correction to support improving, growing, or maintaining desired standards or competencies

Question 10

Data

Answer 10

Any information that can be used systematically to inform instructional practice