How Are Informal Assessments Different from Formal Assessments

question 6

Multiple Choice

How are informal assessments different from formal assessments?

• A)Informal assessments are less systematic than formal assessments.
• B)Informal assessments are only formative while formal assessments can be diagnostic or summative.
• C)Informal assessments are measureable and formal assessments are based on anecdotal evidence.
• D)Informal assessments cannot be part of a student's grade whereas formal assessment can be.

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Definitions:

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