Pre-Assessment: Monitoring Student Learning Through Assessment
In a unit about animal cells, the primary goal is for students to learn the functions of animal cell structures.Which assessment method should this teacher use to effectively monitor student progress? -A worksheet having students label each of the various components on a cell diagram -An original poem to help students remember the names of the components of an animal cell -A study plan created by each student outlining how to learn the animal cell components -A knowledge-check question for students to narrate how cellular components work
A knowledge-check question for students to narrate how cellular components work
A chemistry teacher is presenting a unit about molecular geometry. The goal for students is to be able to identify the geometry of a number of given molecules based on their chemical formulas.Which assessment method should the teacher use to effectively evaluate if students understood the content after the completion of the unit? -An exit ticket asking students to describe any one geometry that was covered in the lesson -A group discussion about the differences between the various common molecular geometries -A quiz asking students to create a sketch of a molecule with a given molecular geometry -A multiple-choice test asking students to identify geometries from given chemical formulas
A multiple-choice test asking students to identify geometries from given chemical formulas
A logic and critical thinking teacher is currently addressing the standard, "Compile evidence to support a statement." The objective for current instruction is, "Given an if-then statement, write at least three statements to support the conclusion."Which assessment is appropriate for the given objective and standard? -A worksheet in which students give examples for if-then statements -A presentation in which students defend the conclusion of an if-then statement -An exam in which students indicate whether if-then statements are true or false -A paper in which students present arguments pertaining to a controversial topic
A presentation in which students defend the conclusion of an if-then statement
One of the standards for a middle school history class is, "Identify key steps in a text's description of a process." The teacher is using the objective, "Students will describe the steps in which a given bill becomes a law with 75% accuracy."What is an appropriate summative assessment, based on the objective and standard? -A presentation about the main effects of a recently passed law -An essay in which students describe characteristics of legislative bodies -A project in which students detail the origination of a recent law -A project in which students illustrate the process of a bill becoming a law
A project in which students illustrate the process of a bill becoming a law
The teacher of a Spanish class is presenting a unit about family and relationship vocabulary. The goal is for students to be able to effectively use the vocabulary from the unit.Which assessment method should this teacher use to effectively monitor student progress throughout the unit? -A matching activity with vocabulary and definitions related to family and relationships -An exit ticket asking students to list multiple vocabulary words related to family and relationships -An oral reading of a passage with terminology about family and relationships -A series of short quizzes covering vocabulary related to family and relationships
A series of short quizzes covering vocabulary related to family and relationships
An elementary teacher is using the standard, "Compare and contrast characters, events, and settings in a story." The objective is, "After reading a short story, students will write a paragraph comparing two characters with at least three supporting details."What is an appropriate summative assessment? -A short essay in which students write about the differences in two short story characters -A writing assignment asking students to write a short story based on character descriptions -An essay in which students describe the differences between two characters in a novel -A paragraph in which students identify characteristics of the main character of a short story
A short essay in which students write about the differences in two short story characters
A physics teacher is presenting a unit about motion. At the end of the unit, students will complete a group project in which the teacher hopes to have a high level of student engagement.What is an appropriate strategy for this goal? -Remind students of the importance of the project -Avoid basing the grade on individual participation -Use exit tickets about motion the week before the project -Allow students to choose the topic of the project
Allow students to choose the topic of the project
The teacher of a precalculus class is presenting a unit about trigonometric ratios. The goal is that students will be able to use a given right triangle to calculate any of the six trigonometric ratios.Which assessment method should this teacher use to effectively monitor student progress throughout the unit? -A project in which students investigate the graphs of trigonometric functions -An end-of-class survey asking students to match trigonometric ratios to values -An exit ticket asking students to give the names of the six trigonometric functions -A peer discussion about common mistakes associated with trigonometric ratio calculations
An end-of-class survey asking students to match trigonometric ratios to values
The teacher of a psychology course is covering a unit on sensation and perception. The goal is for students to learn how various brain structures contribute to sensation and perception.Which assessment method should the teacher use to effectively evaluate if students understood the content after the completion of the unit? -An exam asking students to describe how each brain structure relates to sensation and perception -A class project about optical illusions and the difference between sensation and perception -A written response giving a reaction to an education video about human sensation and perception -A worksheet having students identify the primary brain structures involved in sensation and perception
An exam asking students to describe how each brain structure relates to sensation and perception
In a unit about creative writing, the teacher has the goal that students will be able to write an original, fictional short story with several characters.Which assessment method should this teacher use to effectively monitor student progress throughout the unit? -A multiple-choice test about reading comprehension of short stories with multiple characters -A class discussion about finding inspiration for the characters and themes of short stories -An exit ticket asking students to describe their favorite fictional short story characters -An exit ticket asking students to write several sentences describing an original fictional character
An exit ticket asking students to write several sentences describing an original fictional character
In a unit about the Civil War, the teacher of a history class has the goal that students will be able to identify the outcome of each major Civil War battle.Which assessment method should the teacher use to effectively evaluate if students understood the content after the completion of the unit? -An end-of-class exit ticket asking students to identify a result of a Civil War battle -An oral exam asking students to explain the results of at least two major Civil War battles -An open-ended, written reaction to a Civil War era film related to a major battle -A fictional creative writing assignment focused on one of the major Civil War battles
An oral exam asking students to explain the results of at least two major Civil War battles
A geography teacher is covering Asia in the current unit. The teacher has found that 20 students are proficient in country names, 5 students are proficient in lakes and oceans, 14 students are proficient in major cities, and 8 students are proficient in major rivers. There are 24 students in the class.What is the area of greatest strength for the students, based on the given data?
Country names
The teacher of an engineering class is having students work on a project in which they build a model bridge using hot glue and craft sticks. The project is being used as an assessment for the objective, "Given basic materials, students will build a 24-inch model bridge that supports a minimum of 10 pounds."Which standard is aligned with the assessment and objective? -Perform calculations to support model simulations. -Create and implement solutions to real-world problems. -Use research to investigate possible solutions. -Test and compare designs with different materials.
Create and implement solutions to real-world problems.
After presenting a unit about food and restaurants, a Spanish teacher wants to assess students by simulating a restaurant ordering experience. The teacher has the goal of maximizing the engagement of students for the assessment.What is an appropriate strategy for this goal? -Ask each student a different question for their order -Use a quiz in addition to the pretend scenario -Have students write the dialogue rather than speaking -Explain criteria for expected sentence structures
Explain criteria for expected sentence structures
As part of the goal of addressing the standard, "Present information to an audience of listeners or readers," a Spanish teacher is assessing students by having them give a short autobiographic speech in Spanish.Which objective is in alignment with the given standard and assessment? -Students understand vocabulary related to life events with at least 80% accuracy. -Students will engage in at least three minutes of conversation in Spanish about a given topic. -Given a passage in Spanish, students will read aloud with at least 75% accuracy in pronunciation. -Given a topic, students will make a verbal presentation in Spanish with 80% accuracy.
Given a topic, students will make a verbal presentation in Spanish with 80% accuracy.
A middle school geography teacher presented a unit about Europe and is planning to assess students by having them create some kind of map.Which strategy should the teacher use to promote student engagement? -Evaluate performance based on a peer evaluation system -Let students choose a specific region to draw for the map -Allow students to work on their maps outside of class -Encourage students to do research before starting the map
Let students choose a specific region to draw for the map
A high school psychology teacher wants to use an effective assessment for student engagement for the end of the semester. The goal is to have students demonstrate an understanding of major psychological theories of behavior. How should this teacher effectively promote student engagement in this assessment? -Offer the chance to retake the assessment if performance is poor -Let students choose between a research paper and a presentation -Allow students to work with a partner of their choice -Evaluate student understanding by giving an oral exam
Let students choose between a research paper and a presentation
After obtaining the results from the first exam, a biology teacher has the goal of increasing student engagement for future assessments.How should the teacher achieve this goal? -Repeat several questions from the first exam on the next exam -Meet with students individually to set goals -Make the next exam optional for students -Reduce the number of questions on the next exam
Meet with students individually to set goals
A chemistry teacher is currently focusing on the objective, "Given chemical compound names, students will write the correct chemical formulas four out of five times."Which standard is aligned with the assessment and objective? -Use chemical formulas to determine behavior. -Identify element names from given symbols. -Name and write chemical formulas. -Describe characteristics of named compounds.
Name and write chemical formulas.
The chart shows student performance on a writing project for a language arts class. An "X" indicates proficiency. What is the area of greatest weakness for the class?
Organization
For the final project for chemistry students, they were required to conduct and document an experiment. The teacher found that the class average for procedures was 86%, the class average for documentation was 52%, and the class average for conclusions was 82%.How should instruction be adjusted, based on the results of the assessment? -Grade the project again without considering any aspects of documentation -Reteach the content about documentation procedures for experiments -Eliminate experiment documentation from the curriculum for the next year -Place a greater emphasis on documentation for the next group of students
Place a greater emphasis on documentation for the next group of students
The table shows the results from a quick survey given during the middle of a lesson about writing and solving linear equations for real-world problems. Goal Class Average Identify important information 90% Write an equation 60% Solve and interpret 89% Which instructional adjustment is appropriate, based on the survey results? -Repeat the content from the first half of the lesson -Provide additional instruction about writing equations -Allow students to write their own word problems to solve -Give students additional practice with solving equations
Provide additional instruction about writing equations
Students in an anatomy class were given a diagram to label at the end of a lesson. The teacher found that 76% of students labeled several muscles incorrectly, and 14% of students labeled several bones incorrectly.Which instructional adjustment is appropriate, based on the results of the assessment? -Reteach the content about muscles in the next lesson -Allow students to choose bones or muscles for a final project -Give students another attempt at labeling the diagram -Reteach the content about bones in the next lesson
Reteach the content about muscles in the next lesson
A science teacher gave students an end-of-unit test after presenting a unit about weather. The results of the quiz are shown in the table. Topic Class Average Cloud identification 82% Warm and cold fronts 52% How should instruction be adjusted, based on the results of the assessment? -Give students the option to identify more types of clouds -Design a group project centered on cloud identification -Dispose of the test items about warm and cold fronts -Review cold and warm fronts before starting the next unit
Review cold and warm fronts before starting the next unit
The teacher of a geometry class is designing a unit exam in order to assess student understanding of right triangles. The teacher wants to promote student engagement for the exam.Which strategy should the teacher use? -Make the exam questions multiple choice -Encourage students to explore right triangles on their own -Remind students to study for the exam after the unit -Review the learning objectives to be tested
Review the learning objectives to be tested
At the conclusion of the academic year, the students in a fifth-grade class were required to take a state assessment. The teacher evaluated the results, which are partially shown in the table. Topic Not Proficient (% of students) Mathematics 62% Reading Comprehension 36% Which instructional adjustment is appropriate, based on the results of the assessment? -Challenge students to read passages beyond their grade level -Revise the curriculum to spend more time on mathematics -Continue to strengthen instruction about reading comprehension -Reteach the basic mathematics concepts covered on the test
Revise the curriculum to spend more time on mathematics
An exit ticket was used to evaluate student understanding at the end of a math lesson about polynomial multiplication. The teacher discovered that more than 50% of the students struggled to correctly apply the distributive property.Which adjustment to instruction is appropriate, based on the results of the exit ticket? -Add more polynomial multiplication questions to the unit test -Show several more examples before moving to the next topic -Assign more individual work with polynomial multiplication -Allow time during the next lesson for students to work in groups
Show several more examples before moving to the next topic
The students in a math class took an end-of-year standardized exam. The average score for algebra concepts was 59%, and the average score for geometry concepts was 87%.How should instruction be adjusted, based on the results of the assessment? -Spend more classroom time with algebra concepts during the next year -Assign an essay in which students must compare algebra and geometry -Develop practice questions that combine both algebra and geometry -Have students read about the early history and development of algebra
Spend more classroom time with algebra concepts during the next year
A teacher held a discussion about interpretations of a short story during a lesson. The teacher noticed that students responded incorrectly to about 50% of the discussion questions.How should the teacher adjust instruction, based on the results of the discussion? -Present another short story that is easier to interpret -Assess student understanding using an exit ticket -Ask students to read aloud for the last part of the lesson -Spend more time on strategies for interpretation
Spend more time on strategies for interpretation
A teacher taught a lesson on solving linear equations. The teacher gave a quiz to assess the learning objective "Given a ten-question quiz, students will solve at least seven out of ten questions correctly." The chart shows the results for five students. 1 60% 2 80% 3 60% 4 10% 5 70% Which students(s) demonstrated mastery?
Students 2 and 5
In order to address the objective, "Students will correctly express at least four of the six trigonometric ratios when given a labeled right triangle and an angle," a math teacher is giving an exam with five triangles. Students must write the correct trigonometric ratios for one angle of each of the five triangles.Which standard is aligned with the objective and assessment? -Identify similar triangles using side-length ratios -Draw a triangle with given trigonometric values. -Understand and apply trigonometric ratios. -Graph trigonometric functions with high accuracy.
Understand and apply trigonometric ratios.
An accounting teacher had students complete a knowledge-check question during a lesson. There are 20 students in the class. The teacher found that 18 students identified the correct value, 10 students identified the type of value correctly, and 19 students performed the correct calculation.Which instructional adjustment is appropriate, based on the results of the assessment? -Move to the next lesson without testing students on the current lesson -Give students more opportunities for group practice with calculations -Spend more classroom time on identifying correct values from descriptions -Use the next part of the lesson to review the different types of values
Use the next part of the lesson to review the different types of values
An elementary school math teacher is using the standard, "Multiply two-digit whole numbers." The objective states that students should be able to use the standard algorithm to correctly multiply two two-digit numbers 80% of the time.Which type of assessment should the teacher use to help monitor student progress, given the standard and objective? -A quiz in which students list two-digit numbers with a given product -A timed worksheet with multiplication of two-digit numbers -A project outlining the steps for multiplying two-digit numbers -A challenge quiz having students find factors of two-digit products
A Timed worksheet with multiplication of two digit numbers
In a unit about prime factorization, the teacher has the goal for students to be able to determine the prime factorization for any three-digit number.Which assessment method should the teacher use to effectively evaluate if students understood the content after the completion of the unit? -A worksheet having students practice identifying prime and composite numbers -A final exam covering all the prime factorization topics of the unit -A paired discussion with peers to discuss prime factorization challenges -A short essay explaining how prime factorization relates to previous concepts
A final exam covering all the prime factorization topics of the unit
In a unit about velocity and acceleration, the teacher of a physics class has the goal that students will be able to calculate the position of an object based on its acceleration, velocity, and starting position.Which assessment method should this teacher use to effectively monitor student progress throughout the unit? -A written paragraph explaining how the concepts of velocity and acceleration are similar or different -An oral exam asking students to describe the relationship between acceleration and velocity -A knowledge-check question asking students to determine a position using velocity and acceleration -A project in which students identify how to maximize the acceleration of a model vehicle
A knowledge-check question asking students to determine a position using velocity and acceleration
A middle school history teacher presented a unit about early U.S. history and concluded the unit with an exam. The teacher has the results and wants to increase student engagement for future assessments.Which strategy should the teacher use? -Allow more time for content discussions in student pairs -Allow students who performed poorly to take the exam again -Require students to attend study sessions before the next exam -Ask each student to identify two areas for improvement
Ask each student to identify two areas for improvement
The results from a pre-assessment before a unit about biology revealed that 42% of students are proficient in cellular structures, 79% of students are proficient in cell division, 66% of students are proficient in genetic mechanisms, and 62% of students are proficient in energy production.What is the topic of greatest weakness for the students, based on the results of the pre-assessment?
Cellular structures
A high school English teacher wants to assess students with a short story writing assignment after presenting a unit about creative writing.Which strategy should the teacher use to promote student engagement? -Avoid specifying a certain length requirement -Have students read several short stories as examples -Encourage students to search for inspiration -Clearly discuss the expectations for the assignment
Clearly discuss the expectations for the assignment
A psychology teacher is having students complete a project in which they gather data using a variety of assigned research methods and compare both the data and the methods. This project was designed to assess the objective, "Given a variable, students will identify appropriate qualitative or quantitative methods with 90% accuracy."Which standard is supported by the objective? -Classify psychological data as quantitative or qualitative. -Test a hypothesis using qualitative or quantitative data. -Compare qualitative and quantitative research methods. -Design and conduct the replication of an established experiment.
Compare qualitative and quantitative research methods.
A Spanish teacher observed students as they worked individually on a worksheet to practice verb conjugations. The teacher noticed that approximately 10% of the students looked puzzled and were not making progress.Which adjustment to instruction is appropriate, based on the results of the observation? -Switch to a lesson that is easier for all students to understand, such as vocabulary -Allow the struggling students to complete the worksheet together as one group -Continue to the next lesson, but offer support to the 10% of students that need it -Have the 10% of students that struggled with the worksheet complete it again
Continue to the next lesson, but offer support to the 10% of students that need it
The students in a science class are being assessed by completing a worksheet in which they are to label a diagram pertaining to photosynthesis. The teacher is addressing the standard, "Illustrate the process of photosynthesis."Which objective matches the given assessment and standard? -Students will label a given illustration of the process of photosynthesis with at least 85% accuracy. -Given a description of a plant species, students will describe how the plant derives energy through photosynthesis. -Given a description of a photosynthesis step, students will correctly identify the next step with 90% accuracy. -Students will correctly identify the reactants and products involved in photosynthesis with 80% accuracy.
Students will label a given illustration of the process of photosynthesis with at least 85% accuracy.
The students of an algebra class are taking an exam in which they must identify the zeros of three quadratic polynomials and show their work. The corresponding standard is, "Identify zeros of polynomials."Which objective matches the given assessment and standard? -Students will use factoring to identify the zeros of quadratic polynomials with 75% accuracy. -Students will evaluate quadratic polynomials for given values of the variable with 90% accuracy. -Given the zeros of a quadratic polynomial, students will write the expression for the polynomial. -When given a quadratic polynomial and a value, students will determine if the value is a zero.
Students will use factoring to identify the zeros of quadratic polynomials with 75% accuracy.
A history teacher gave a quiz at the end of a lesson about the U.S. government. The class average for the quiz was 52%.How should the teacher adjust instruction, based on the quiz results? -Score the quiz using a curved grading scale -Use an exit ticket instead of a quiz next time -Teach a lesson about state and local governments -Teach the content again using a different method
Teach the content again using a different method
A teacher recorded proficiency levels both before and after a lesson. The results are shown in the pie charts. Which conclusion can be drawn from the pie charts?
The number of students approaching proficiency decreased after the assessment.
A teacher measured proficiency levels for a particular concept with two formative assessments. The data are shown in the bar graph. Which conclusion can be drawn from the data?
The number of students approaching proficiency decreased.
