Section 3

Question 1

A band director at a middle school teaches four classes with a total of 90 students. Students are required to perform every month and their performance represents their monthly grade. Students’ performances must be accepted by the director to receive a passing grade for each assignment. Which monthly process would provide meaningful formative guidance for the students?
(1 Point)

Having the students perform for their peers

Having the students submit a recording of their performance for review

Giving written feedback on the students’ performance after each concert

Providing individualized support during weekly rehearsals.

Answer 1

Providing individualized support during weekly rehearsals.

Question 2

Which type of feedback would be the most useful for a student preparing for a state science exam?
(1 Point)

Feedback on how many questions the student answered correctly

Feedback on how long it took the student to complete the test

Feedback on how the student’s performance compares to the class average

Feedback on the specific topics the student struggled with

Answer 2

Feedback on the specific topics the student struggled with

Question 3

A French language instructor assigns a group presentation for the class to practice their oral communication skills. The instructor will use a rubric to assess the students’ pronunciation, fluency, and use of vocabulary. Which feedback would be most effective in motivating the learners?
(1 Point)

“Great job, you got an A on the presentation.”

“You have a lot of room for improvement, focus on practicing your pronunciation.”

“You did very well, but next time try to include more advanced vocabulary.”

“Your use of vocabulary and skillful pronunciation will continue to be a strength in your ability to communicate.”

Answer 3

“Your use of vocabulary and skillful pronunciation will continue to be a strength in your ability to communicate.”

Question 4

A physical education teacher is leading a group of students in a game of basketball. Informal observation data indicates that several students are not dribbling the ball correctly. Which teacher feedback meets the goal of providing formative guidance?
(1 Point)

“You all need to work on your dribbling, it’s really bad.”

“Great job everyone, keep it up!”

“John, make sure you keep your elbow under the ball when you dribble. Jane, try to keep your eyes up and look for open teammates.”

“If you don’t improve your dribbling, you’re not going to play in the next game.”

Answer 4

“John, make sure you keep your elbow under the ball when you dribble. Jane, try to keep your eyes up and look for open teammates.”

Question 5

A student in an art class is assigned to create a painting using a specific color palette. One student creates a painting that unintentionally includes racist imagery. Which instructor feedback would help motivate this learner to recognize the importance of inclusivity in art?
(1 Point)

“That painting is offensive, you should be ashamed of yourself.”

“Please consult with your classmates on how you can be more mindful of inclusivity in your art.”

“Your painting is not appropriate and you will have to redo it.”

“Your painting is powerful but let’s discuss how to be more culturally sensitive in your art choices and representation.”

Answer 5

Your painting is powerful but let’s discuss how to be more culturally sensitive in your art choices and representation.”

Question 6

Students in an introduction to psychology course complete a series of writing practice quizzes using a self-paced approach. Quizzes are automatically scored in a learning management system (LMS), but no grade is entered into the grade book until an instructor reviews and releases the score. The instructor commits to releasing the score and providing effective feedback within 24 hours after the LMS scores a quiz. The following feedback is provided to the first student who completes a quiz: “Great job! You scored a 95%.”

How should this feedback be modified in order to be more effective for students?
(1 Point)

It should identify the average scores of all students’ quizzes.

It should provide the letter grade received based on the quiz score earned.

It should describe how the student can improve based on the questions that were answered incorrectly.

It should include a word other than Great to describe the student’s performance.

Answer 6

It should describe how the student can improve based on the questions that were answered incorrectly.

Question 7

7.A biology teacher assigns a lab report on the effects of different temperatures on the rate of photosynthesis in plants. The teacher reviews each student’s report to ensure it adheres to the lab report format and includes accurate data analysis. Then the teacher enters a grade in each student’s gradebook. To make the feedback more effective, the teacher decides to add a short descriptive comment. Which of the following should the comment in this modified feedback focus on?
(1 Point)

The student’s use of proper grammar and punctuation

The student’s ability to accurately cite their sources

The student’s use of evidence to support their conclusions

The student’s choice of color scheme for the report’s figures

Answer 7

The student’s use of evidence to support their conclusions

Question 8

A chemistry teacher administered a lab report that required students to analyze data collected on chemical reactions. The reports were graded on the following categories: data analysis, conclusions, and grammar. One student received the following written feedback from the teacher: “The data analysis in your report is accurate, but the conclusions you drew from the data were not clearly stated. Also, there were several grammatical errors throughout the report. For example, you used “affect” instead of “effect” and “loose” instead of “lose” multiple times. Please revise and resubmit.” Is this feedback effective?
(1 Point)

Yes, the feedback is effective because it specifically identifies areas that need improvement and provides specific examples

No, the feedback is not effective because it only focuses on the student’s mistakes and not on the positive aspects of their lab report

The feedback is not effective because it identifies areas for improvement but does not provide any guidance on how to improve

The feedback is not given so it is impossible to say if it is effective or not

Answer 8

Yes, the feedback is effective because it specifically identifies areas that need improvement and provides specific examples

Question 9

In a science class, students submit a lab report about the properties of gases on an online learning platform. While reviewing their work, the teacher notices that the students did not properly format the report. The online learning platform automatically marks the incorrect answers with an X. The teacher follows up with these students by emailing a comment: “Your report was not formatted correctly.” Which statement should be added to this feedback to improve its effectiveness?
(1 Point)

“Make sure to pay attention to formatting guidelines in the future.”

“I expect a better attention to detail in your next submission.”

“Points were removed for lack of formatting.”

“Please use the proper formatting that is discussed in your lab manual as this is crucial for scientific writing.”

Answer 9

“Please use the proper formatting that is discussed in your lab manual as this is crucial for scientific writing.”

Question 10

As part of an activity on an online discussion board included in a 3rd grade class LMS, students must write a complete sentence about their favorite hobby. The post must use correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation. One student writes, “i lik to go da movies”.

Initially, the teacher provides this feedback: “You didn’t use correct spelling and grammar.”

Which additional statement would make this feedback more effective?
(1 Point)

Please review other students’ posts to see how you can correct your post

To receive full credit, please resubmit with a proper sentence.

You can resubmit your response for full credit if you capitalize the first letter of your sentence and fix your spelling mistakes

This is more of a text message sentence. Please use proper sentence writing.

Answer 10

You can resubmit your response for full credit if you capitalize the first letter of your sentence and fix your spelling mistakes

Question 11

A medical student is participating in a simulated patient interaction where they are teaching a patient about managing their diabetes. The student does not provide any opportunities for the patient to ask questions during the interaction. The instructor provides the following feedback: “You provided a clear explanation of the diabetes management techniques, but it’s important to also give patients the opportunity to ask questions during the consultation. They must be invited to ask questions at the time the information is presented to allow the conversation to continue and for the patient to provide data that you may not have known. How could you ensure that patients have the opportunity to ask questions during a similar interaction in the future?” Is this feedback specific and actionable?
(1 Point)

Yes, this feedback is specific and actionable.

No, this feedback is not specific enough.

No, this feedback is not actionable.

Yes, this feedback is actionable but not specific.

Answer 11

Yes, this feedback is specific and actionable.

Question 12

A student is attempting to pass a science proficiency exam which is required for graduation. The student must answer 70% of the questions correctly in order to pass. Immediately after their first attempt, the student receives the following feedback with attached models and practice problems in deficient areas (i.e., areas below 70%):
Testing Areas
Biology: 60%
Chemistry: 75%
Physics: 40%
Earth Science: 50%

Is this quality feedback?
(1 Point)

No, this feedback is not quality because it doesn’t contain any suggestions from a real instructor

Yes, this feedback is quality as it identifies specific areas of deficiency

No, this feedback is not quality because it’s not provided in a timely manner

No, this feedback is not quality because it is not actionable

Answer 12

Yes, this feedback is quality as it identifies specific areas of deficiency

Question 13

A student in a cooking class is working on creating a new recipe. The teacher reviews the recipe and finds that it is lacking in flavor. The teacher makes the following comment on the recipe: “You have included all the necessary ingredients, however, the dish needs more seasoning. Try adding more salt and pepper, and consider experimenting with other spices as well.” Is this comment considered quality feedback?”
(1 Point)

Yes, this comment is quality because it points out the deficiencies in the recipe

No, this comment is not quality because it doesn’t provide specific suggestions for improvement

No, this comment is not quality because it doesn’t give constructive criticism

Yes, this comment is quality because it provides actionable steps for improvement

Answer 13

Yes, this comment is quality because it provides actionable steps for improvement

Question 14

A student in a woodworking class is working on building a new furniture piece. The teacher reviews the work in progress and finds that the student is having trouble with proper measurements. The teacher provides the following feedback: “You have a good understanding of the design of the piece, but your measurements are off. Try using a measuring tape to double check your measurements before cutting the wood. Also, consider using a ruler or straight edge to keep the lines straight.” Is this feedback specific and actionable?”
(1 Point)

Yes, this feedback is specific and actionable.

No, this feedback is not specific enough.

No, this feedback is not actionable.

Yes, this feedback is actionable but not specific.

Answer 14

Yes, this feedback is specific and actionable.

Question 15

When grading an assessment about the use of commas, an instructor notices that many students are placing commas instead of periods and creating run-on sentences.
What is the instructor’s next step after providing students feedback on their assignments?
To teach more about commas and run-on sentences
To move onto the next lesson to stay on schedule
To give a pop quiz on comma usage
To reteach the whole lesson on comma usage

Answer 15

Revisiting the topic that students are struggling with is helpful because the assessments revealed that most students did not understand the concept.

Question 16

A teacher completed a lesson on the scientific method to prepare students for their science fair projects. Students then took a formative assessment that asked them to make a hypothesis based on supplied preliminary research. After the assessment, students received feedback.
How does the feedback the students receive from this assessment support their learning?
Choose 3 answers.
The feedback will let students know if they understand how to write a hypothesis before learning the next step of the scientific method.
The feedback will let the students know if they are good at science.
The feedback will let the students know if they need to study more and practice writing a hypothesis.
The feedback will let the students know how effective their teacher is, depending on how many of them understand the concept.
The feedback will let the students know if they are ready to learn the next step in the scientific lesson.

Answer 16

That’s right. The feedback will let students know if they understand how to write a hypothesis before learning the next step of the scientific method.
By evaluating the students’ work, the teacher will be able to tell who knows how to correctly write a hypothesis and can relay this information to students.
That’s right. The feedback will let the students know if they need to study more and practice writing a hypothesis.
If students are struggling with this assessment, the teacher can advise students how to strengthen their skills for the future.
That’s right. The feedback will let the students know if they are ready to learn the next step in the scientific lesson.
If students performed well on the assessment, then they would be ready to move on to the next step.

Question 17

Amy is grading a formative assessment and writing feedback. Amy wants to provide feedback that encourages the learners to examine their process.
What is a good question that Amy can ask as part of the feedback that will help the learners examine their process to improve learning?

Answer 17

This is the question that must be answered during the process of learning why the question is right or wrong. In this moment the learners can examine the process that led to the right or wrong answer.

Question 18

An instructor has provided the following feedback for a student’s essay: “You did a much better job than the rest of the class. Your topic sentences are strong. You have a lot of run-on sentences. The paper should be single-spaced, not double-spaced.”
Which of the sentences is representative of mastery-oriented feedback?
The paper should be single-spaced, not double-spaced.
Your topic sentences are strong.
You have a lot of run-on sentences.
You did a much better job than the rest of the class.

Answer 18

Mastery-oriented feedback focuses on providing specific feedback that can guide the student in the future.

Question 19

Allows learners to listen to feedback while actively reviewing their work

May help increase instructor presence in an online course

Might not be accessible for learners who are hearing impaired

Could be difficult for learners whose first language is not English

Learners may not be able to access feedback if they do not have speakers or headphones

More difficult to review feedback in public places, like libraries and on public transit

Answer 19

Audio

Question 20

May help increase instructor presence in an online course

Allows instructors to highlight sections of assignments

Allows instructors to share other resources or examples with students

Might not be accessible for learners who are visually impaired

Learners with lower-speed internet connections, older devices, or those who live in rural areas with weak service may not be able to access the feedback

More difficult to review feedback in public places, like libraries and on public transit

Answer 20

Screen sharing

Question 21

Learners would need to open both the assignment and the email to review feedback, causing them to toggle between the two

Learners may not often check email, especially school emails, so feedback may not be viewed in a timely manner

Can be accessed privately in a public space

Can be printed out if learner would prefer a hard copy of the feedback

Answer 21

Email

Question 22

All feedback might not be accurate, as peers are not experts

Learners may be embarrassed to share work with peers

Allows multiple points of view

Learning can occur when reviewing peers’ work

Answer 22

Peer Feedback

Question 23

Allows multiple points of view

Creates an ongoing conversation that learners can return to and review

Feedback is not private because it is available to everyone participating in the discussion

Conflicting feedback could be given, as feedback is given by multiple parties

Answer 23

Discussion

Question 24

An instructor wants to share feedback with online students during class in a multimodal format. The instructor wants to offer both audio and video components in real time. Which option would fit best?
Peer feedback
Email
Screen sharing
Discussion

Answer 24

Screen sharing allows the instructor to share audio and video in real time.

Question 25

An instructor is working with a student with a documented disability who requested personal assessment feedback be delivered as a recording.
Which method(s) of feedback would fit best for this student?
Choose 2 answers.
Screen sharing
Discussion board
Audio
Peer feedback

Answer 25

That’s right. Screen sharing
Screen sharing is a way of sharing feedback via audio and video.
That’s right. Audio
Audio feedback is exactly what this student requested.

Question 26

What is one of the goals of giving feedback to learners?
To critique learners’ studying strategies
To acknowledge learners’ strengths and weaknesses
To discourage learners due to their performance
To compare learners to each other

Answer 26

Feedback can inform students about what they do well and what they need to improve.

Question 27

An instructor for a course populated by multiple Hard of Hearing/Deaf learners is providing assignment feedback. What should the instructor avoid under these circumstances when delivering in-depth feedback?
Peer feedback through a chat box
The use of any audio
Discussion board
Email

Answer 27

Giving positive, individualized feedback is key in modern learning. Considering all the aspects of a student is key for ensuring all aspects of a course are suitable for each student.

Question 28

Stimulate perseverance.
Stress the entire class’s ability level.
Highlight effort and improvement rather than relative performance.
Give substantive feedback rather than comparing the learner to other students.
Underscore the issues that the learner is facing.

Answer 28

That’s right. Stimulate perseverance.
Even when a learner may have not executed the assignment well, encourage the learner to keep on going, e.g., don’t give up!
That’s right. Highlight effort and improvement, rather than relative performance.
Even if the student did not meet all expectations, highlighting the effort made or noting improvements over past performances is encouraging.
That’s right. Give substantive feedback rather than comparing the learner to other students.
Feedback should not compare learners. It should highlight what each learner is doing well as an individual.

Question 29

An instructor discovered an online student is having trouble identifying the locations of the regions of the brain.
What is one way that the instructor can provide feedback for this learner considering the nature of the content?

Answer 29

This would be an excellent way to help the learner because the content is of a visual nature

Question 30

An instructor wants to improve learners’ performance by offering specific feedback.
Which feedback options would help the instructor reach this goal?
Choose 3 answers.
This paragraph is very good, but you need a stronger topic sentence.
You need to work on your thesis. It is very weak.
Good job at picking such a profound subject. Please provide more background on the historic event.
You need to make better choices in this paragraph.
Your pacing of events is very good. Expand more on what brought you to your conclusion.

Answer 30

That’s right. This paragraph is very good, but you need a stronger topic sentence.
This feedback supports the learner and gives clear direction on what specifically needs improvement.
That’s right. Good job at picking such a profound subject. Please provide more background on the historic event.
This feedback encourages the learner and defines what is needed to improve.
That’s right. Your pacing of events is very good. Expand more on what brought you to your conclusion.
This feedback is positive and provides a clear example of what is needed.

Question 31

A student received the following feedback: “Overall, you did a good job. However, your thesis needs some work. Your topic sentences were direct and well written. Please let me know if you have any questions.”
Which sentence demonstrates specific feedback?
Please let me know if you have any questions.
However, your thesis needs some work.
Your topic sentences were direct and well written.
Overall, you did a good job.

Answer 31

Specific feedback clearly identifies what the learner did well or poorly.

Question 32

A student submitted a math worksheet and did not carry the one when adding

Answer 32

It looks like you got the wrong answer because you forgot to carry the one when adding. Remember to carry the one next time.

Question 33

A student yelled out a question in class, without waiting to be called on

Answer 33

Don’t talk out of turn. Next time, raise your hand and wait until you are called on to speak.

Question 34

A student turned in a paper that did not follow APA citation style, as instructed

Answer 34

The citations do not follow APA citation style. In the future, use the Purdue OWL website to look up how to properly format citations according to APA.

Question 35

A student submitted a test, but for each short answer question, only wrote a few words instead of the required full sentences

Answer 35

Short answer questions need to be answered using complete sentences. Read the instructions closely next time.

Question 36

A new secretary answered the company phone with “Hello.”

Answer 36

We have a standard greeting we use to answer the phone. We say “Thank you for calling XYZ Business. How may we help you today?” Next time you answer the phone, use the standard greeting.

Question 37

A salesperson has not met the monthly quota.

Answer 37

Your sales were better last month than this month. Let’s discuss strategies to improve them during our weekly meeting. Make a list of questions and concerns to bring to the meeting.

Question 38

Christian is providing feedback to an online learner and has identified a specific situation where the learner underperformed.
The next step would be for Christian to _________, which would motivate the learner to stay attuned to goals of the feedback.

Answer 38

After specifically identifying an issue, a learner should be given actionable feedback about how to fix that issue.

Question 39

Tom teaches a student who is good at auto mechanics but who also often forgets basic required steps. Throughout the class, Tom shared feedback with the student that stated and enforced the student’s natural abilities and intelligence; however, the student is not doing better.
Which feedback option is actionable and could motivate the student to improve in the future?
You aren’t doing as well as you were at the beginning of the term. What can you change?
You tried hard in class today. Next time, make sure you check the oil levels first.
You put a lot of effort into changing the brakes today.
You are a natural! You can go on to do great things!
correct

Answer 39

Instructing the student on what to do next time is actionable, and acknowledging the effort is also motivating.

Question 40

A manager notices that a new employee is not using the correct company email signature. When should the manager tell the employee about this mistake?
The manager should address the mistake during the monthly staff meeting.
The employee should be told by the end of the week if the error continues.
The employee should be told as soon as possible by replying to the email or by speaking in person.
The employee does not need to be told because, as a new employee, the correct signature was probably forgotten.

Answer 40

Feedback should be given as soon as possible in order to prevent future mistakes and avoid confusion.

Question 41

Beth created a short answer test for the students and the directions stated that all questions must be answered in complete sentences. As Beth is grading the test, it is discovered that a student answered with only one- or two-word answers.
What is the appropriate actionable feedback Beth should provide to the student?
Your answers are incomplete.
This is a short answer test. Your answers need to be longer.
Try again. This is a short answer test.
Short answer questions need to be answered using complete sentences.

Answer 41

This is the appropriate actionable feedback. It clearly defines the issue at hand, and how the student can do better.

Question 42

The following feedback was given one day after a student completed the assignment: “The lab report was not complete. An abstract is missing.”
What is wrong with this feedback?
It is not specific.
It is not timely.
It is not actionable.

Answer 42

Actionable feedback helps learners know what is needed to improve in the future.

Question 42

It is the last week of the semester and students only have a multiple-choice final exam left. Juan just received feedback on a midterm paper, featuring a few paragraph-long notes. Why is this not quality feedback?
The feedback is only delivered via writing.
The feedback is no longer relevant to the student’s work this semester.
The feedback was not immediate.
The feedback is too long for a student to read, so it will be ignored.

Answer 42

The feedback was not delivered in a timely manner. Because students only have a final exam left, feedback about how to improve a paper is no longer actionable to students.

Question 43

An instructor set up a multiple-choice test to mark answers as correct or incorrect immediately after submitting the question.
This is an example of ________ feedback.

Answer 43

Immediate feedback is a type of timely feedback. It lets learners know if answers right or wrong to help avoid making the same mistakes throughout the test.

Question 44

Which statement displays actionable feedback?
Shawn, your writing was great! Your transitions were strong, and the citations were formatted correctly.
Jackson, your work was well written and one of my favorite papers. Your use of imagery was engaging. The conclusion could have been stronger, and some of your formatting was a bit off, but overall, it was great!
Dakota, there were some major issues with your paper. Instructions were not followed. This needs to be heavily revised.
Kelsey, you had strong topic sentences and the theme was consistent throughout the paper. There are some issues with your citation formatting. Next time, reference the citation guide from the library website.

Answer 44

Kelsey received actionable feedback. The instructor identified how Kelsey could improve in the future and identified the necessary steps for improvement.

Question 45

A student submits a history paper without any in-text citations, but references are included. One of the assignment’s learning objectives is to accurately cite sources according to APA formatting style. Which feedback statement would help the student improve performance on the next assignment?
The assignment required that you format your sources according to APA. You included references, but not in-text citations. Without in-text citations, the reader has no idea which words are your own and which ones are from your sources.
It is important to properly cite sources using APA. In-text citations are missing in your assignment. Citations are important for the reader to know what words and ideas are from sources. Reference the library website for information about how to format in-text citations.
For this assignment you needed to properly cite your sources using APA format. Your citations were not properly formatted. You did not use in-text citations at all, which means you did not meet the requirements of the assignment.
One goal of this assignment is to properly cite sources using APA format. It is important to include in-text citations as well as references. You used one but not the other, which is not enough. You need to make sure you include in-text citations next time.

Answer 45

It is important to identify the goal of the assignment that was not met and to instruct the student how to improve. This feedback incorporates both.

Question 46

What is one benefit of aligning feedback with assessment results?
Students can be encouraged by the teachers’ feedback.
Students can understand which specific areas need improvement.
Teachers can tell which students enjoyed the lesson.
Teachers can guess which students did not try on the assessment.

Answer 46

selected: “Students can understand which specific areas need improvement.” is correct. Students can learn to identify the areas of the assessment that were successful and which might need more study.

Question 47

Which strategy would help to ensure that students effectively interpret feedback?
Create a set of common feedback responses to easily use while grading.
Demonstrate how students should apply feedback.
Make multiple comments throughout the assessment.
Use the learning management system’s analytics to see if students have accessed the feedback.

Answer 47

Showing students how to review and apply feedback helps them know what to do when they receive it.

Question 48

Using _______ lets students know what is expected, where expectations are or are not met, and can guide teachers’ responses.

Answer 48

Rubrics allow students to know what is needed before starting an assignment, can provide information about performance, and can be used as a guide for teachers to give objective feedback.

Question 49

A student did not meet the following learning objective: “Write an introduction that clearly states the recommendation.”
Which feedback statement should the student receive?
What is your recommendation? I cannot find it in your assignment.
The recommendation is not clearly stated in the introduction.
You can write a better introduction that includes a clear recommendation.
I do not think your introduction is strong. It does not meet the requirements of the assignment and needs to be revised.

Answer 49

Objectively stating that the learning objective is not met is helpful to let students know where they did not meet expectations.

Question 50

Why is it helpful to reference learning objectives while giving students written or verbal feedback?
Choose 2 answers.
Students understand learning objectives better than examples.
Students will know what they need to accomplish.
It helps the feedback remain objective.
It means more feedback will be given to students.
Students will receive praise in the feedback.

Answer 50

That’s right. Students will know what they need to accomplish.
Introducing students to the learning objectives before an assessment begins helps increase awareness of expectations.
That’s right. It helps the feedback remain objective.
Referencing learning objectives helps focus the feedback on the accomplishment of the goals.

Question 51

A student received the following feedback: “Work needs to be shown when solving the problems on chapter tests. For example, when you solved for the area of the triangle in question 2, the formula ‘½ base times height’ should be filled in with the numbers from the question. You are so smart, but you need to show your work! Let me know if you have any questions.”
Which sentence should be removed to improve this feedback?
Let me know if you have any questions.
For example, when you solved for the area of the triangle in question 2, the formula ‘½ base times height’ should be filled in with the numbers from the question.
You are so smart, but you need to show your work!
Work needs to be shown when solving the problems on chapter tests.

Answer 51

Addressing the student personally instead of addressing the student’s work should be avoided.

Question 52

A marketing firm is training its employees how to use new bookkeeping software. The goal of the training is for employees to be able to properly input an invoice in the software. During an in-person training, employees get to practice using the software and input sample invoices into the software.
Which verbal feedback should the trainer supply when an employee forgets to enter the date the invoice is due?
The invoice needs to be complete.
You are missing something important.
You are one of my favorites! But this isn’t right.
The due date field also needs to be filled out.

Answer 52

Addressing the issue and not the learner is helpful when delivering feedback.

Question 53

A learner receives the following feedback on a short answer test: “The answer to question 3 asks for a comparison of the weaponry from the Civil War and the Revolutionary War. Instead of a comparison, only facts about weapons from the Civil War are discussed.”
Which learning objective for the test would be aligned with this feedback? Identify how Civil War weapons are similar to and different from Revolutionary War weapons.
Discuss the weapons used in the Civil War.
Compare and contrast the outcomes of the Civil War and the Revolutionary War.
List the weapons used in the Revolutionary War.

Answer 53

Identifying how things are similar and different is the same as comparing them. The feedback addresses the failure to compare the two types of weapons.

Question 54

A learner received the following feedback on a memo writing assignment: “Memos need to be single-spaced, with headings that separate the main ideas. You do not write the person’s name at the start of a memo because there is already a ‘To’ field at the top of the page.”
How can the feedback be improved?
Remove “You do not” from the second sentence and replace it with “It is not appropriate to.”
Add “You have not been improving, so you need to really listen to the feedback.” as the last sentence.
Remove the first sentence and replace it with “Memos need to be formatted appropriately.”
Add “You did a great job overall.” as the first sentence.

Answer 54

Use objective statements instead of subjective statements when possible.

Question 55

In a business management course, students must research and write a paper analyzing the founders of modern management principles. To ensure students approach the assignment as intended, the course instructor requires students to submit an outline of their papers. The instructor reviews each outline and provides feedback to help students develop a complete, clear analysis.
Which feedback provides students with formative guidance?

An audio message attached to each student’s grade book comparing the student’s work to peer submissions
Written comments in each student’s outline identifying the student’s progress and opportunities for enhancement
A smiley emoji entered in each student’s grade book
A letter grade entered in each student’s grade book

Answer 55

Written comments highlighting students’ growth and areas for improvement provide students with formative guidance by giving meaningful insight that will guide their efforts in writing the paper.

Question 56

Students are instructed to predict what will happen if they attempt to grow bean seeds without direct sunlight for a specified growth period. One student group hypothesizes that their bean seeds will not grow without sunlight.
Which instructor feedback statement would be meaningful? “Rewrite your hypothesis because it is incorrect.”
“Go back to the prediction step and start over.”
“Revise the growth period to make your hypothesis correct.”
“Explain how your prior learning, scientific theories, or other information led you to this hypothesis.”

Answer 56

Asking students to explain how information contributed to their hypothesis provides them with an actionable way to check the validity of their hypothesis.

Question 57

A teacher uses a rubric to assess students’ political cartoon assignments in three areas: message, content, and visual presentation. One student scored four points for the message, four points for the content, and three points for the visual presentation. In addition to providing a score of 11 out of 12 points, the teacher included the following feedback for the student in a comment box: “Please review your classmates’ political cartoons.”
Is this an example of quality feedback?

Yes, the feedback compares the student’s performance to their classmates’.
Yes, the feedback indicates that the assignment could be improved in some way.
No, the feedback does not include motivational statements.
No, the feedback does not include specific, actionable statements relative to the learning goal.

Answer 57

Telling students to review their classmates’ political cartoons is not quality feedback. Including specific, actionable statements relative to the learning goal would make it quality feedback.

Question 58

Students are required to work together in groups to find a solution to a problem. The teacher observed one group and provided the following feedback to the group:
“I observed that for the majority of the time, you listened to one another. I heard you encourage each other and ask each other for help. We will work in groups again on Friday. On Friday, all of you should work together to ensure everyone agrees on a solution.”

Is this quality feedback?

Yes, because it includes details about the observation and provides the next steps
No, because providing data points is not respectful to students
No, because a group evaluation is not appropriate for this activity
Yes, because it applies to all groups in the class

Answer 58

This is quality feedback because it includes details about the observation and provides next steps, so it is both specific and actionable.

Question 59

A middle school science teacher evaluates the online lab reports of students and provides feedback consisting of only numerical scores and letter grades. However, the teacher wants to modify the feedback to improve its effectiveness.
What should this teacher provide in addition to the scores and letter grades?

Information about the students’ progress toward the learning goal
A checkmark, sticker, or a smiley face emoji
An encouraging phrase, such as “fantastic work!” or “excellent effort!”
A reminder about the upcoming science test

Answer 59

Adding information about the students’ progress toward the learning goal would improve the effectiveness of the feedback because it gives students information about what they did well and what they need to improve.

Question 60

Students in a virtual reading group are asked to read four sentences aloud. One student’s read-aloud sounded choppy, with several pauses. The teacher responded, “You seem distracted. Is there something bothering you?”
Which modified feedback statement would be more effective for this learner?

“If you are uncomfortable reading this section, have your parent or guardian write me a note so you can be excused.”
“If you are feeling distracted during your read-aloud, it is OK to stop, ask for a brief pause, regain your composure, and start fresh.”
“If you paid better attention when your classmates were reading aloud, you would not be as distracted when you read aloud.”
“If you are feeling nervous, raise your hand and tell me so another student can read your part.”

Answer 60

This feedback is more effective because it is specific and actionable, giving the student directions that can help them improve their reading.

Question 61

Students are learning how to crop an image in half using a provided step-by-step instructional document. One student submits an uncropped, rotated image. The initial feedback from the teacher is, “It does not appear that you understand the definition of crop. Instead, you have rotated the image.”
Which modified feedback statement would be more effective for this student?

“The definitions of crop and rotate are different, and there are varying steps involved in each.”
“It appears your output is sideways. Cropping an image does not involve turning it sideways.”
“It appears you have rotated this image rather than cropped it. For this exercise, follow the provided steps on the board, and then resubmit your task.”
“It appears you know how to rotate an image, but that was not the assigned task. Do you remember how to crop an image?”

Answer 61

This feedback is more effective because it is both specific and actionable. It provides the necessary information the student needs to meet the requirements of the assignment.