When Assessing for Conceptual Understanding, a Question You Could Ask

question 27

Multiple Choice

When assessing for conceptual understanding, a question you could ask is:​

• A) ​What evidence is there that the student can explain the concept correctly?
• B) ​Is the problem or question stated clearly?
• C) ​Can the student list the steps of the investigation?
• D) ​Are the observations recorded clearly?

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Definitions:

Signaling Mechanism

A signaling mechanism is a method by which one party conveys information about itself or its intentions to another party, often used in markets where information asymmetry exists.

Efficient Level

An optimal efficiency point where resource allocation results in the highest possible benefit or output with the least waste of resources.

Output

A rephrased definition: Refers to the final product or result produced by a process or system.

Competitive Level

A state in a market where firms are able to enter and exit freely, and prices are determined by supply and demand.