Describe a formative assessment and discuss its importance and the function it will serve.

ED 400 Chapter 5 & 6 Questions

1. a. Describe a formative assessment and discuss its importance and the function it will serve.
   b. How does summative assessment differ from formative assessment in design and purpose?
2. In Chapter 5, the author stated that different data collection techniques are not aligned to one specific form of assessment function and that the user, usually the teacher, decides how the assessment is to be implemented based on its intended purpose. Explain what that means and what the implications are concerning classroom assessment.
3. a. Discuss how performance assessment differ from other types of assessment?
   b. What are the benefits of using performance assessment? What are the disadvantages?
4. a. Discuss why performance criteria are so crucial to performance assessment?
   b. How do they help the assessor not only with judging students’ performance and products but also with planning and conducting instruction?
5. a. Describe portfolio assessment. What types of student work can be included in a portfolio?.
   b. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using portfolios as a means of assessment.
6. Describe the characteristics and purpose of a rubric.
7. Differentiate a holistic rubric compared to an analytical rubric.
8. a. What are the differences between checklists, rating scales, and rubrics?
   b. How is each used to assess performance and products?