,1. Multiple Choice: Which of the following is an essential
component of formative assessment in mathematics education?
a) Standardized testing
b) Diagnostic feedback
c) Peer grading
d) Summative evaluation
Correct Answer: b) Diagnostic feedback
Rationale: Diagnostic feedback is crucial in formative assessment
as it helps identify students' strengths and weaknesses, guiding them
towards improvement.
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: __________ is the process of gathering
evidence about a student's knowledge of, ability in, and attitude
towards mathematics.
Correct Answer: Assessment
Rationale: Assessment encompasses various methods to gather
information on different aspects of a student's learning, including
knowledge, skills, and attitudes.
3. True/False: Summative assessments are conducted primarily to
improve ongoing teaching and learning.
, Correct Answer: False
Rationale: Summative assessments are designed to evaluate
student learning at the end of an instructional period, rather than to
improve teaching and learning processes.
4. Multiple Response: Select all that apply. Which of the following
are characteristics of an effective mathematics assessment?
a) Alignment with curriculum goals
b) Use of open-ended questions
c) Timely feedback
d) Sole reliance on multiple-choice questions
Correct Answers: a) Alignment with curriculum goals, b) Use of
open-ended questions, c) Timely feedback
Rationale: Effective assessments should align with curriculum
goals, include diverse question types like open-ended questions,
and provide timely feedback to support learning.
5. Multiple Choice: In the context of mathematics education, the
term 'validity' refers to which of the following?
a) The extent to which an assessment measures what it claims to
measure
b) The consistency of assessment results over time
c) The inclusion of a variety of question types
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