What is the purpose of an outcome assessment and why do teachers use them?

What will be an ideal response?


Response should include elements of:
• to survey the reading achievement of the class as a whole; teacher gets to see the effectiveness of the reading program as compared to end-of-the-year reading benchmarks

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The following statements are true for activity structures except:

A) It is the systematic varying of task demands within a unit B) They can be differentiated for small groups or individuals C) Moves all students to the same end D) Most effective for self-directed learning when the demands or problems presented to the student gradually require him or her to assume responsibility.

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If you want to measure how a student has progressed over a period of time, which one of the following

assessment instruments would be most appropriate? a) oral examination b) performance c) portfolio d) multiple-choice

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Children who do not need a nap during the day should be required to lie quietly on a cot for at least an hour

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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What is the following approach known as? ‘Visual representations of a theme presented to a participant as a way of stimulating discussion’

A. Ethnography B. Videography C. Photo elicitation D. Photo interview

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