TExES 391 Core Subjects EC-6 SS [Teaching SS Study Set terms and definitions 2026 Formal Assessments - n ANS A usually post-instruction assessment with the purpose of assessing student knowledge, retention, and application. Often involves the use of a

TExES 391 Core Subjects EC-6 SS
[Teaching SS Study Set terms and
definitions 2026

Formal Assessments - n
ANS ✔
A usually post-instruction assessment with the purpose of assessing student
knowledge, retention, and application. Often involves the use of a standardized
rubric or scoring guide based on several criteria.


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Climate Map - n
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Depicts changes in temperature based on region


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Physical Map - n
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A map that depicts the major land formations and bodies of water


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Summative Assessments - n
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a) Occurs at the end of instruction b) Provides a summary of accomplishments c)
End of chapter, midterms, final exam


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Formative Assessments - n
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, Assessments *for* learning. Usually mid-instruction assessment with the purpose of
assessing student progress and informing the teacher so instruction can be altered
as needed.


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Kinesthetic Learning/Tactile Learning - n
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Learning primarily by touching things or doing an activity


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Project-Based Learning (PBL) Activity - n
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Activity in which students create a solution or investigation in response to a
problem


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Informal Assessments - n
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More flexible than formal assessments and can be adjusted to fit the situation and
particular needs of the students being tested.


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Topographic Map - n
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Depicts changes in elevation using contour lines, such as mountains and valleys


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Political Map - n
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Depicts the boundaries of countries and the locations of major cities