The Different Types of Educational Assessments

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Which of the following is NOT a type of educational assessment?

  1. Formative assessment

  2. Summative assessment

  3. Diagnostic assessment

  4. Portfolio assessment


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Portfolio assessment is not a type of educational assessment, but rather a collection of student work that is used to assess student progress over time.

Which type of assessment is used to measure student learning at the end of a unit or course?

  1. Formative assessment

  2. Summative assessment

  3. Diagnostic assessment

  4. Portfolio assessment


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Summative assessment is used to measure student learning at the end of a unit or course, and is typically used to assign grades.

Which type of assessment is used to identify students' strengths and weaknesses?

  1. Formative assessment

  2. Summative assessment

  3. Diagnostic assessment

  4. Portfolio assessment


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Diagnostic assessment is used to identify students' strengths and weaknesses, and is typically used to inform instruction.

Which type of assessment is used to track student progress over time?

  1. Formative assessment

  2. Summative assessment

  3. Diagnostic assessment

  4. Portfolio assessment


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Portfolio assessment is used to track student progress over time, and is typically used to assess student growth.

Which type of assessment is used to provide feedback to students on their learning?

  1. Formative assessment

  2. Summative assessment

  3. Diagnostic assessment

  4. Portfolio assessment


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Formative assessment is used to provide feedback to students on their learning, and is typically used to inform instruction.

Which type of assessment is used to measure student learning in a specific area?

  1. Formative assessment

  2. Summative assessment

  3. Diagnostic assessment

  4. Benchmark assessment


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Benchmark assessment is used to measure student learning in a specific area, and is typically used to track student progress over time.

Which type of assessment is used to measure student learning in a standardized way?

  1. Formative assessment

  2. Summative assessment

  3. Diagnostic assessment

  4. Standardized assessment


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Standardized assessment is used to measure student learning in a standardized way, and is typically used to compare students to each other.

Which type of assessment is used to measure student learning in a performance-based way?

  1. Formative assessment

  2. Summative assessment

  3. Diagnostic assessment

  4. Performance assessment


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Performance assessment is used to measure student learning in a performance-based way, and is typically used to assess students' ability to apply their knowledge and skills to real-world situations.

Which type of assessment is used to measure student learning in a technology-based way?

  1. Formative assessment

  2. Summative assessment

  3. Diagnostic assessment

  4. Technology-enhanced assessment


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Technology-enhanced assessment is used to measure student learning in a technology-based way, and is typically used to assess students' ability to use technology to solve problems and learn new information.

Which type of assessment is used to measure student learning in a collaborative way?

  1. Formative assessment

  2. Summative assessment

  3. Diagnostic assessment

  4. Collaborative assessment


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Collaborative assessment is used to measure student learning in a collaborative way, and is typically used to assess students' ability to work together to solve problems and learn new information.

Which type of assessment is used to measure student learning in a self-assessment way?

  1. Formative assessment

  2. Summative assessment

  3. Diagnostic assessment

  4. Self-assessment


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Self-assessment is used to measure student learning in a self-assessment way, and is typically used to assess students' ability to reflect on their own learning and identify areas where they need to improve.

Which type of assessment is used to measure student learning in a peer-assessment way?

  1. Formative assessment

  2. Summative assessment

  3. Diagnostic assessment

  4. Peer assessment


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Peer assessment is used to measure student learning in a peer-assessment way, and is typically used to assess students' ability to provide feedback to their peers on their work.

Which type of assessment is used to measure student learning in a formative way?

  1. Formative assessment

  2. Summative assessment

  3. Diagnostic assessment

  4. Portfolio assessment


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Formative assessment is used to measure student learning in a formative way, and is typically used to provide feedback to students on their learning and inform instruction.

Which type of assessment is used to measure student learning in a summative way?

  1. Formative assessment

  2. Summative assessment

  3. Diagnostic assessment

  4. Portfolio assessment


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Summative assessment is used to measure student learning in a summative way, and is typically used to assign grades and make decisions about student placement.

Which type of assessment is used to measure student learning in a diagnostic way?

  1. Formative assessment

  2. Summative assessment

  3. Diagnostic assessment

  4. Portfolio assessment


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Diagnostic assessment is used to measure student learning in a diagnostic way, and is typically used to identify students' strengths and weaknesses and inform instruction.

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