Which Form of Science Assessment Is Most Useful for Monitoring

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which form of science assessment is most useful for monitoring student progress in specific topic in a lesson?

• A) Curriculum-based measurement
• B) Norm-referenced standardized assessment
• C) Testing rubrics
• D) Student centered assessment

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Definitions:

Cognitive Development

The process by which individuals acquire and understand knowledge through thought, experience, and the senses.

Preoperational Stage

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, occurring from about ages 2 to 7, characterized by symbolic thought but limited by egocentrism and a lack of logical operations.

Difference-Equals-Deficit Error

The mistaken belief that a deviation from some norm is necessarily inferior.

Cognitive Theory

A theory of psychology that emphasizes internal states, such as knowledge, thought processes, and mental imagery, as key elements in understanding behavior.