Formal Assessments - ANSWER 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.
Climate Map - ANSWER Depicts changes in temperature based on region
Physical Map - ANSWER A map that depicts the major land formations and bodies of wa-
ter
Summative Assessments - ANSWER a) Occurs at the end of instruction b) Provides a sum-
mary of accomplishments c) End of chapter, midterms, final exam
Formative Assessments - ANSWER Assessments *for* learning. Usually mid-instruction
assessment with the purpose of assessing student progress and informing the teacher so in-
struction can be altered as needed.
Kinesthetic Learning/Tactile Learning - ANSWER Learning primarily by touching things or
doing an activity
Project-Based Learning (PBL) Activity - ANSWER Activity in which students create a solu-
tion or investigation in response to a problem
Informal Assessments - ANSWER More flexible than formal assessments and can be ad-
justed to fit the situation and particular needs of the students being tested.
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of assessing student knowledge, retention, and application. Often involves the use of a
standardized rubric or scoring guide based on several criteria.
Climate Map - ANSWER Depicts changes in temperature based on region
Physical Map - ANSWER A map that depicts the major land formations and bodies of wa-
ter
Summative Assessments - ANSWER a) Occurs at the end of instruction b) Provides a sum-
mary of accomplishments c) End of chapter, midterms, final exam
Formative Assessments - ANSWER Assessments *for* learning. Usually mid-instruction
assessment with the purpose of assessing student progress and informing the teacher so in-
struction can be altered as needed.
Kinesthetic Learning/Tactile Learning - ANSWER Learning primarily by touching things or
doing an activity
Project-Based Learning (PBL) Activity - ANSWER Activity in which students create a solu-
tion or investigation in response to a problem
Informal Assessments - ANSWER More flexible than formal assessments and can be ad-
justed to fit the situation and particular needs of the students being tested.
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