Task D: Assessment and Critique (Acronyms)

Question 1

Define Assessment

Answer 1

The process of gathering measurable information to meet evaluation needs

Question 2

Purpose of an assessment (PACH)

Answer 2

P-rovides feedback
A-llows the student and instructor to know the levels of progress
C-ontributes to the development of ADM and judgement skill
H-elps the instructor see where more emphasis is needed on a subject

Question 3

General characteristics of an effective assessment (FASTCOCO)

Answer 3

F-lexible
A-cceptable
S-pecific
T-houghtful
C-omprehensive
O-bjective
C-onstructive
O-rganized

Question 4

Characteristics of a good written assessment (DR COVU)

Answer 4

D-iscriminate
R-eliability
C-omprehensive
O-bjective
V-alidity
U-sability

Question 5

Authentic Assessment (Collaborative) (4R’s)

Answer 5

R-eplay
R-econstruct
R-eflect
R-edirect

Question 6

Oral Assessment Checks- (HOTS)

Answer 6

H-igher
O-rder
T-hinking
S-kills

Question 7

Characteristics of effective questioning (ABCAP)

Answer 7

A-pply to the subject instruction
B-rief and concise but clear and definite
C-enter on one idea, with one correct answer
A-daptive to the ability, experience, and progress of student
P-resent a challenge to a student

Question 8

Types of questions to avoid (POTBIT)

Answer 8

P-uzzle questions
O-versize questions
T-oss-up questions
B-ewilderment questions
I-rrelevant questions
T-rick questions

Question 9

Types of Critiques (ISSISW)

Answer 9

I-nstructor student critique
S-tudent-lead critique
S-mall group critique
I-ndividual student critique by another student
S-elf-critique
W-ritten critique