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moongchi · **on:** Jun 20, 2018

Of the following, which is the most essential characteristic of effective assessments?

a. Assessments must use an objective format, such as multiple-choice.
b. Assessments must be given immediately after learning activities are conducted.
c. Assessments must allow a majority of students to respond to the items correctly.
d. Assessments must provide information about students' thinking.

Question 2

Describe two essential characteristics of effective assessments, and explain why each is important.

What will be an ideal response?

Jmfn03 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 20, 2018

Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

First, assessment must be aligned with learning objectives, so the teacher can determine the extent to which learners are learning what she wants them to learn. Second, effective assessments give teachers information about students' thinking. Without this information, teachers are unable to identify students' misconceptions and incomplete understanding.