Task D - Assessment and Critique Flashcards
1
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Define assessment
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- the process of gathering measurable information to evaluate the student
2
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What is the purpose of an assessment?
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- identify deficiencies
- provides feedback
- develops ADM by allowing student to evaluate their own performance
3
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What are the general characteristics of an effective assessment?
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FATCCOWS Flexible Acceptable Thoughtful Comprehensive Constructive Objective Well Organized Specific
4
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Traditional Assessments
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- rote and understanding
- written tests, multiple choice, etc
- 2 types = supply type (essay question, difficult to grade) selection type (t/f, multiple choice, easy to grade)
5
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Characteristics of a good written assessment?
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CORD Comprehensive Objective Reliable Discrimination
6
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Authentic Assessments
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- critical thinking skills
- student must generate responses from skills and concepts they have learned
- example = PTS/ACS
7
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What are the 4 steps of a collaborative assessment?
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RRRR Replay Reconstruct Reflect Redirect
8
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What is the most common form of assessment?
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- oral assessments
- reveals effectiveness of instructor
- checks what has been learned
- promotes active participation
9
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What are the characteristics of an effective question?
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- apply to the subject
- clear and definite
- one idea
10
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Types of questions to avoid
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Puzzle = many subparts Oversize = too general Toss-up = more than one right answer Bewilderment = unclear content Trick Questions = battle of wits Irrelevant Questions = unrelated
11
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What are the characteristics of an effective critique?
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- consider the good and the bad
- relationship between individual parts and overall performance
- come immediately after the performance
12
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What are the different types of critiques?
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- Instructor/student
- Student led
- Small group
- Peer
- Self
- Written
13
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Instructor/Student Critique
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- instructor leads discussion and students offer criticism of performance
14
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Student-Led Critique
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- instructor asks students to lead critique
15
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Peer Critique
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- student is asked to present their critique
