Assessment and Motivation

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Which of the following is NOT a purpose of assessment?

  1. To measure student achievement

  2. To provide feedback to students

  3. To motivate students

  4. To punish students


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Assessment is used to measure student achievement, provide feedback, and motivate students. It is not used to punish students.

Which of the following is an example of a formative assessment?

  1. A multiple-choice test

  2. A portfolio of student work

  3. A standardized test

  4. A final exam


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A portfolio of student work is an example of a formative assessment because it provides feedback to students on their progress and helps them to identify areas where they need to improve.

Which of the following is an example of an summative assessment?

  1. A multiple-choice test

  2. A portfolio of student work

  3. A standardized test

  4. A final exam


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A final exam is an example of a summative assessment because it measures student achievement at the end of a unit or course.

Which of the following is NOT a type of motivation?

  1. Intrinsic motivation

  2. Extrinsic motivation

  3. Achievement motivation

  4. Avoidance motivation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Avoidance motivation is not a type of motivation. It is a strategy that students use to avoid negative consequences, such as failing a test or getting in trouble.

Which of the following is an example of intrinsic motivation?

  1. Studying for a test because you want to learn the material

  2. Doing your homework because you want to get a good grade

  3. Participating in class because you want to impress the teacher

  4. Completing a project because you want to avoid getting a bad grade


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Studying for a test because you want to learn the material is an example of intrinsic motivation because it is driven by an internal desire to learn.

Which of the following is an example of extrinsic motivation?

  1. Doing your homework because you want to get a good grade

  2. Participating in class because you want to impress the teacher

  3. Completing a project because you want to avoid getting a bad grade

  4. Volunteering at a soup kitchen because you want to help others


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Doing your homework because you want to get a good grade is an example of extrinsic motivation because it is driven by an external reward.

Which of the following is a strategy that teachers can use to promote intrinsic motivation in their students?

  1. Providing students with choices

  2. Giving students feedback on their work

  3. Setting challenging but achievable goals

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above strategies can be used to promote intrinsic motivation in students.

Which of the following is a strategy that teachers can use to promote extrinsic motivation in their students?

  1. Offering rewards for good behavior

  2. Punishing students for bad behavior

  3. Setting clear expectations

  4. Providing students with opportunities to succeed


Correct Option:
Explanation:

All of the above strategies can be used to promote extrinsic motivation in students.

Which of the following is NOT a factor that can influence a student's motivation?

  1. The student's interest in the material

  2. The student's prior knowledge and experience

  3. The student's self-efficacy

  4. The student's socioeconomic status


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The student's socioeconomic status is not a factor that can influence a student's motivation. However, the student's interest in the material, prior knowledge and experience, and self-efficacy can all influence their motivation.

Which of the following is a strategy that teachers can use to help students develop self-efficacy?

  1. Providing students with opportunities to succeed

  2. Giving students feedback on their work

  3. Setting challenging but achievable goals

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above strategies can be used to help students develop self-efficacy.

Which of the following is a strategy that teachers can use to help students develop intrinsic motivation?

  1. Providing students with choices

  2. Giving students feedback on their work

  3. Setting challenging but achievable goals

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above strategies can be used to help students develop intrinsic motivation.

Which of the following is a strategy that teachers can use to help students develop extrinsic motivation?

  1. Offering rewards for good behavior

  2. Punishing students for bad behavior

  3. Setting clear expectations

  4. Providing students with opportunities to succeed


Correct Option:
Explanation:

All of the above strategies can be used to help students develop extrinsic motivation.

Which of the following is a type of assessment that is used to measure student achievement?

  1. Formative assessment

  2. Summative assessment

  3. Diagnostic assessment

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above types of assessment can be used to measure student achievement.

Which of the following is a type of assessment that is used to provide feedback to students?

  1. Formative assessment

  2. Summative assessment

  3. Diagnostic assessment

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Formative assessment is used to provide feedback to students on their progress and help them to identify areas where they need to improve.

Which of the following is a type of assessment that is used to identify students' strengths and weaknesses?

  1. Formative assessment

  2. Summative assessment

  3. Diagnostic assessment

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Diagnostic assessment is used to identify students' strengths and weaknesses so that teachers can provide them with the appropriate instruction.

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