Which one of the following illustrates formative assessment?
a. A teacher gives students an unexpected pop quiz that will be worth extra points toward their grade.
b. A teacher gives students an unexpected quiz to find out what things they need more work on; it won't count toward final grades.
c. A university uses students' SAT scores to determine which students to accept; only the top 5 are admitted.
d. A university uses students' SAT scores to determine which students to accept; all students who score at or above a certain cutoff score are admitted.
Question 2
Which one of the following would typically be most appropriate for assessing the specific things students have learned in a three-week unit about rocks and minerals?
a. Informal assessment
b. A standardized test
c. A norm-referenced assessment instrument
d. A teacher-developed assessment instrument
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