Formative and Summative Assessment

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Which of the following is a characteristic of formative assessment?

  1. It is used to measure student achievement at the end of a unit or course.

  2. It is used to provide feedback to students during the learning process.

  3. It is used to make high-stakes decisions about students.

  4. It is typically conducted in a formal setting.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Formative assessment is an ongoing process that is used to monitor student progress and provide feedback to students so that they can make adjustments to their learning.

Which of the following is a characteristic of summative assessment?

  1. It is used to measure student achievement at the end of a unit or course.

  2. It is used to provide feedback to students during the learning process.

  3. It is used to make high-stakes decisions about students.

  4. It is typically conducted in a formal setting.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Summative assessment is a one-time assessment that is used to measure student achievement at the end of a unit or course.

Which of the following is an example of formative assessment?

  1. A multiple-choice test given at the end of a chapter.

  2. A quiz given at the end of a unit.

  3. A portfolio of student work.

  4. A student self-assessment.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A portfolio of student work is an example of formative assessment because it allows students to reflect on their learning and make adjustments to their work.

Which of the following is an example of summative assessment?

  1. A multiple-choice test given at the end of a chapter.

  2. A quiz given at the end of a unit.

  3. A portfolio of student work.

  4. A student self-assessment.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A multiple-choice test given at the end of a chapter is an example of summative assessment because it is used to measure student achievement at the end of a unit or course.

Which of the following is a benefit of formative assessment?

  1. It helps students to identify their strengths and weaknesses.

  2. It helps students to set goals for their learning.

  3. It helps students to develop self-assessment skills.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Formative assessment provides students with feedback that helps them to identify their strengths and weaknesses, set goals for their learning, and develop self-assessment skills.

Which of the following is a benefit of summative assessment?

  1. It provides students with a sense of closure.

  2. It helps teachers to identify students who need additional support.

  3. It helps teachers to make decisions about student placement.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Summative assessment provides students with a sense of closure, helps teachers to identify students who need additional support, and helps teachers to make decisions about student placement.

Which of the following is a challenge of formative assessment?

  1. It can be time-consuming.

  2. It can be difficult to design effective formative assessments.

  3. It can be difficult to provide students with meaningful feedback.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Formative assessment can be time-consuming, difficult to design effective assessments, and difficult to provide students with meaningful feedback.

Which of the following is a challenge of summative assessment?

  1. It can be high-stakes.

  2. It can be difficult to design summative assessments that are valid and reliable.

  3. It can be difficult to interpret summative assessment results.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Summative assessment can be high-stakes, difficult to design valid and reliable assessments, and difficult to interpret results.

Which of the following is a best practice for formative assessment?

  1. Use a variety of assessment methods.

  2. Provide students with feedback that is specific, timely, and actionable.

  3. Involve students in the assessment process.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Best practices for formative assessment include using a variety of assessment methods, providing students with specific, timely, and actionable feedback, and involving students in the assessment process.

Which of the following is a best practice for summative assessment?

  1. Use a variety of assessment methods.

  2. Design assessments that are valid and reliable.

  3. Provide students with clear instructions.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Best practices for summative assessment include using a variety of assessment methods, designing assessments that are valid and reliable, and providing students with clear instructions.

Which of the following is a type of formative assessment?

  1. Quizzes

  2. Portfolios

  3. Observations

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Quizzes, portfolios, and observations are all types of formative assessment.

Which of the following is a type of summative assessment?

  1. Final exams

  2. Standardized tests

  3. Projects

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Final exams, standardized tests, and projects are all types of summative assessment.

Which of the following is a purpose of formative assessment?

  1. To provide feedback to students during the learning process.

  2. To help students to identify their strengths and weaknesses.

  3. To help students to set goals for their learning.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Formative assessment is used to provide feedback to students during the learning process, help students to identify their strengths and weaknesses, and help students to set goals for their learning.

Which of the following is a purpose of summative assessment?

  1. To measure student achievement at the end of a unit or course.

  2. To make decisions about student placement.

  3. To identify students who need additional support.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Summative assessment is used to measure student achievement at the end of a unit or course, make decisions about student placement, and identify students who need additional support.

Which of the following is a difference between formative and summative assessment?

  1. Formative assessment is ongoing, while summative assessment is a one-time assessment.

  2. Formative assessment is used to provide feedback to students during the learning process, while summative assessment is used to measure student achievement at the end of a unit or course.

  3. Formative assessment is typically conducted in a formal setting, while summative assessment is typically conducted in an informal setting.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Formative assessment is ongoing, while summative assessment is a one-time assessment. Formative assessment is used to provide feedback to students during the learning process, while summative assessment is used to measure student achievement at the end of a unit or course. Formative assessment is typically conducted in an informal setting, while summative assessment is typically conducted in a formal setting.

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