D 659 / D659 FINAL EXAM (LATEST
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ASSESSING AND MONITORING STUDENT LEARNING |
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | GRADE A | 100%
CORRECT (VERIFIED ANSWERS) - WGU
The purpose of assessment .....ANSWER.....encompasses guiding
instruction, facilitating decision-making processes, and ensuring
student learning and achievement for both students and teachers.
Assessment .....ANSWER.....is a mechanism for gauging students'
understanding, progress, and achievement in various subject
areas.
Formative assessments .....ANSWER.....evaluations conducted
during learning to provide immediate feedback and guide
instruction. They focus on monitoring student progress and
understanding, often through quizzes, discussions, or observations.
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summative assessments .....ANSWER.....measure student
achievement and mastery of learning objectives at the end of a
learning period. These assessments typically take the form of
tests, projects, or exams and provide a final evaluation of
students' overall performance.
Assessment of learning, or summative assessment,
.....ANSWER.....takes place at the end of a lesson or unit to see
how much students have learned. It usually involves tests, projects,
or other activities that show what students know and can do.
Summative assessment helps teachers evaluate student
performance and decide how well they have met the learning
goals. It also helps teachers give grades and feedback to
students about their overall progress
Assessment for learning, or formative assessment .....ANSWER.....is
a way for teachers to understand how well students learn as they
teach. It helps teachers decide what to teach next and how to
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teach it better. By giving students feedback during lessons,
teachers can see where students are struggling and provide
extra help or different activities to support their learning.
Assessment as learning, or formative or diagnostic assessment
.....ANSWER.....is when students actively assess their learning
progress. This type of assessment happens at the beginning of a
lesson or unit, where students think about what they already
know and need to learn. Through self-assessment, students can
set goals for themselves and determine how to achieve them. This
helps students become more independent and take charge of
their learning journey.
Diagnostic assessment occurs at the .....ANSWER.....Beginning of a
lesson
Summative assessment occurs at the .....ANSWER.....conclusion of a
lesson