CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

GROWTH DEVELOPMENT CHILD

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The primary purpose of formative assessment is to improve learning, not merely audit it.
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -This statement is incorrect, as feedback is a crucial component of formative assessment. Formative assessment is designed to support student learning by providing ongoing feedback throughout the learning process.

Detailed explanation-2: -The primary purpose of formative assessment is to improve learning, not merely to grade or audit it. It is assessment for learning rather than assessment of learning.

Detailed explanation-3: -The goal of formative assessment is to monitor student learning to provide ongoing feedback that can be used by instructors to improve their teaching and by students to improve their learning.

Detailed explanation-4: -True: A formative assessment is defined by Bill Younglove as “the frequent, interactive checking of student progress and understanding in order to identify learning needs and adjust teaching appropriately."

Detailed explanation-5: -Purpose of Formative Evaluation: Its main objective is to provide continuous feedback to both teacher and student concerning learning successes and failures while instruction is in process. It is used to monitor the learning progress of students during the period of instruction.

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