A math teacher teaches a lesson on fractions, decimals, and percents and then gives a homework assignment in which the students must convert fractions to decimals and then to percents. Of the following, the teacher's homework can be best described as:
a. a form of informal assessment.
b. a form of teacher accountability.
c. a form of high-stakes testing.
d. a form of diagnostic assessment.
Question 2
Assessments that increase motivation have several characteristics. Which one of the following is not one of those characteristics?
a. They are aligned with teachers' learning objectives, so they are valid.
b. They avoid social comparisons, so that competition among students is prevented.
c. They focus on mastery of content, so students feel competent.
d. They focus on lower-level objectives, so students are ensured of success.
