Student Assessment in Educational Psychology: Grading and Evaluation

Question 1

Which principle is essential for effective grading practices?

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Feedback should be clear, specific, and timely.

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Grading should only reward accurate responses.

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Grades should be based solely on final assessments.

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Grading should be used primarily for discipline.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a primary purpose of assigning grades?

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To punish students for poor performance

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To motivate students to achieve higher standards

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To communicate student performance to parents/guardians

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To provide students with feedback on their progress

Question 3

Which of the following is a characteristic of a fair and equitable grading system?

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It applies the same standards and criteria to all students

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It is based solely on subjective judgments

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It is easy for teachers to implement

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It is not transparent to students or their parents

Question 4

Which of the following would be considered a summative assessment?

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A final exam covering multiple units of study

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A weekly quiz on specific learning objectives

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A daily homework assignment

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A student's participation in class discussions

Question 5

Which of the following is a common challenge associated with grading?

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The potential for subjectivity and bias

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Lack of access to technology

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Inadequate training for teachers

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Resistance from students

Question 6

Which of the following is a recommended best practice for effective grading?

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Providing students with timely and specific feedback

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Grading students on a curve to ensure a normal distribution of grades

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Keeping student grades confidential from parents and guardians

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Relying solely on summative assessments to measure student learning

Question 7

What is a primary goal of assessment in an educational context?

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To inform instructional decisions by identifying strengths and areas for improvement

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To compare students to each other and establish a hierarchy of achievement

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To punish students for poor performance

Question 8

Which of the following is an example of a formative assessment?

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An exit ticket used to check for student understanding at the end of a lesson

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A student's report card

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A final exam covering all the content learned in a semester

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A grading rubric used to evaluate student performance on an essay

Question 9

Which of the following is an advantage of using rubrics for grading?

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Promotes fairness and reduces grading bias.

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Reduces teacher workload.

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Eliminates the need for student feedback.

Question 10

What is the primary purpose of formative assessment?

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Provide feedback to inform teaching and learning.

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Identify students who need extra support.

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Make comparisons between students.

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Determine a student's final grade.

Question 11

Which of the following is a characteristic of standards-based grading?

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Students are assessed against predetermined and clear criteria.

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Students are ranked in order of achievement.

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The grading curve is adjusted based on student performance.

Question 12

What ethical principle emphasizes the importance of treating all students fairly and without bias in grading?

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Justice

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Autonomy

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Beneficence

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Non-maleficence

Question 13

Which of the following can be a negative consequence of using an inconsistent grading approach?

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Student frustration and confusion regarding expectations.

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Easier grading for teachers.

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Improved student motivation.

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Higher overall grades.

Question 14

What is the primary purpose of using a weighting system in grading?

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To assign different levels of importance to different assessments.

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To eliminate student anxiety.

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To ensure that all students receive the same grade.

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To make grading easier for teachers.

Question 15

What is a key benefit of incorporating self-assessment into grading practices?

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Empowering students to take ownership of their learning journey.

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Eliminating the need for teacher feedback.

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Reducing the workload for teachers.

Question 16

When providing effective feedback on graded work, it is essential to:

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Provide specific and actionable suggestions for improvement.

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Use vague and general language.

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Avoid providing any feedback to students.

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Focus only on positive aspects of the work.

Question 17

Which of the following characteristics indicates a well-designed grading system?

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Transparency

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Inaccessibility

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Subjectivity

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Inaccuracy

Question 18

The primary purpose of formative assessment is to:

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Provide timely feedback to students to inform their learning.

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Measure student achievement for reporting purposes.

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Punish students for errors.

Question 19

Which grading technique allows students to demonstrate their understanding in various ways?

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Portfolio assessment

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Multiple-choice exam

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Short-answer exam

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True/false quiz

Question 20

When providing feedback on graded work, teachers should prioritize:

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Offering specific, constructive suggestions for improvement.

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Using only positive language.

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Focusing on the student's overall grade.

Question 21

The primary purpose of summative assessment is to:

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Measure student achievement at the conclusion of a unit or course.

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Diagnose student learning difficulties.

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Provide ongoing feedback to students.

Question 22

Which of the following is a potential benefit of utilizing technology in grading?

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Enhanced efficiency and reduced bias.

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Increased student workload.

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Deteriorated teacher-student relationships.

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Eliminated student motivation.

Question 23

When grading essays, it is essential to evaluate:

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Content, organization, and language use.

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Grammar and spelling exclusively.

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Personal opinions and beliefs.

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Presentation and handwriting only.

Question 24

The primary objective of standards-based grading is to:

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Guarantee that all students acquire essential skills and knowledge.

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Create competition among students.

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Reward students for effort and participation.

Question 25

Which of the following is NOT a primary purpose of grading in education?

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Providing emotional support to students

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Assessing student learning

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Communicating expectations to students

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Motivating students to learn

Question 26

Which type of grading system establishes fixed and predetermined standards that all students must meet?

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Criterion-referenced grading

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Ipsative grading

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Norm-referenced grading

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Mastery grading

Question 27

When designing rubrics for grading assessments, it is important to:

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Provide students with the grading rubric prior to the assessment.

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Use the rubric solely for grading purposes without sharing it with students.

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Keep the rubric a secret from students.

Question 28

Which of the following is a potential drawback of using grades to motivate students?

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It may encourage students to focus more on achieving good grades than on developing a deeper understanding of the subject matter.

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It is generally an effective way to improve student performance.

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It helps students to set clear learning goals.

Question 29

What is the primary purpose of formative assessment in the grading process?

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To provide feedback to students during the learning process, allowing them to improve their understanding and skills.

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To punish students for poor performance.

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To determine students' final grades.

Question 30

Which of the following is considered a best practice for providing effective feedback on graded work?

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Provide specific and constructive feedback, including concrete examples to illustrate areas of improvement.

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Provide only general comments, avoiding specific feedback.

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Avoid providing any negative feedback.

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Focus on providing feedback about the student's personality and behavior rather than their work.

Question 31

What is the primary purpose of using a grading scale?

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To translate raw scores into standardized grades, facilitating comparisons and communication of student performance.

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To provide students with feedback on their work, guiding their learning.

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To punish students for poor performance, discouraging future academic misconduct.

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To compare students to their peers, ranking them based on performance.

Question 32

When considering the ethical implications of grading, which of the following is a primary concern?

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Ensuring fairness and equity in grading practices, ensuring that all students are evaluated consistently and without bias.

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Using a variety of grading methods.

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Grading students on a curve.

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Providing extra credit opportunities for all students.

Question 33

What is the fundamental difference between absolute grading and relative grading?

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Absolute grading evaluates student performance against predetermined standards, while relative grading compares students' performance to one another.

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Absolute grading is more difficult than relative grading.

Question 34

Which of the following is a potential benefit of using technology to support grading?

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Automating the grading process can save time and potentially reduce bias by removing subjective elements from the evaluation.

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Technology can eliminate the need for human involvement in grading.

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Technology may make grading more subjective by introducing automated biases.

Question 35

Which of these is NOT considered a best practice for effective student assessment?

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Grading on a curve

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Providing students with feedback on their work

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Using various assessment methods

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Clearly communicating assessment expectations

Question 36

What is the primary purpose of grading in education?

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To provide students with feedback on their learning progress

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To penalize students for mistakes

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To compare students' performance against each other

Question 37

Which grading method is most effective in promoting ongoing student learning?

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Formative assessment

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Criterion-referenced assessment

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Summative assessment

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Norm-referenced assessment

Question 38

What is the key difference between formative and summative assessment?

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Formative assessment provides feedback during the learning process, while summative assessment measures learning outcomes at the end of a unit or course.

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Formative assessment is used only for basic skills, while summative assessment is used for advanced skills.

Question 39

What is the most effective way to provide feedback on student work?

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Specific, timely, and actionable feedback

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Positive feedback only

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General, vague, and delayed feedback

Question 40

What are the main advantages of using rubrics for grading?

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Rubrics offer clear and objective assessment criteria, minimize bias, and ensure consistency.

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Creating and implementing rubrics is time-consuming.

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Rubrics are only suitable for assessing basic skills.

Question 41

How can technology help teachers improve their grading practices?

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Technology can automate grading tasks, provide real-time feedback, and enable personalized learning.

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Technology is only useful for multiple-choice assessments.

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Technology can replace the need for teachers to grade student work.

Question 42

What are some common challenges teachers face when grading?

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Bias, subjectivity, workload, and time constraints

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Poorly designed assessments

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Lack of student motivation

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Limited professional development opportunities

Question 43

Which strategies can teachers use to improve grading practices in their classrooms?

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Employ various grading methods, provide timely and specific feedback, utilize rubrics, and seek professional development opportunities.

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Grade every student assignment in detail.

Question 44

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of grading?

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To punish students

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To provide feedback

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To motivate students

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To document student achievement

Question 45

Which type of assessment measures student performance over time?

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Formative assessment

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Diagnostic assessment

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Placement assessment

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Summative assessment

Question 46

Which of the following is a key principle of effective grading?

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Clarity and transparency

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Punitiveness and harshness

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Arbitrariness and inconsistency

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Subjectivity and bias

Question 47

Which of the following is a challenge associated with grading?

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Subjectivity and bias

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Ease of implementation

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Student motivation

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Time efficiency

Question 48

Which of the following is NOT a best practice for giving feedback to students on their grades?

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Providing vague or general comments

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Focusing on areas for improvement

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Using positive and encouraging language

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Offering specific and actionable feedback

Question 49

Which of the following is a purpose of summative assessment?

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Evaluating student learning at the end of a unit or semester

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Providing ongoing feedback during the learning process

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Diagnosing student strengths and weaknesses

Question 50

Which of the following is NOT a consideration when designing a grading policy?

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Student preferences

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Grade distribution

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Assessment methods

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Course objectives

Question 51

Which of the following is an ethical principle of grading?

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Treating all students fairly and equitably

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Grading students based on their relationship with the teacher

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Grading students to maximize their grades

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Grading students based on their background