AED3701
SUPP EXAM
ANSWERS
2025
, AED3701
JAN/FEB 2025
SECTION A: COMPULSORY
QUESTION 1: MCQ
Write only the correct number and corresponding letter, e.g., 1.11 f
ANSWERS
1.1 a) Diagnostic
• Diagnostic assessment is used to identify learning difficulties and gaps in learners' understanding.
1.2 a) Self-regulated learning and identity
• Social interaction during assessments encourages learners to develop self-regulation and build
their identity in learning.
1.3 c) Only ii and iii
• Assessment for Learning checks if learning objectives are achieved and allows teachers to adjust
their classroom practices to improve learning outcomes.
1.4 c) Developing assessments that assess high-order reasoning
• Social justice in assessment focuses on fairness, which includes designing assessments that
encourage critical thinking and reasoning.
1.5 d) Impartial assessment practices
• Impartiality ensures fairness and equity, which is a principle of social justice in assessment.
1.6 c) To challenge any form of inequality and practise fairness towards learners’ achievement
• Social justice in assessment aims to address inequalities and promote fairness in learning
outcomes.
1.7 a) Using inclusive practices by eliminating assumptions about learners
• Inclusive practices ensure that all learners are considered, regardless of their backgrounds or
abilities.
1.8 d) By demonstrating fairness and equity when developing and administering assessments
• Teachers promote social justice by being fair and equitable in assessment processes.
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1.9 b) Promoting active engagements and participation in assessments
• Inclusivity in assessments involves encouraging active participation and engagement from all
learners.
1.10 d) Learning objectives ensure the link between teaching, learning and assessment.
• Learning objectives provide a framework that aligns teaching strategies, learning activities, and
assessments.
1.1 Which type of assessment is used to identify the learning difficulties of a learner in
class?
a) Diagnostic
b) Continuous
c) Summative
d) Performance-based
1.2 Social interaction during the assessment is used to promote … .
a) self-regulated learning and identity
b) teacher-learner relationship and improve classroom discussions
c) self-control and individualised accountability
d) learner achievement without the help of the teacher and peers
1.3 Which of the following are the elements of Assessment for Learning?
i) It is used to pass the final judging of learners.
ii) It is used to check if learning objectives have been achieved. iii) It provides a
scope for teachers to adjust their classroom practices. iv) It does not assist
learners in improving their work.
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SUPP EXAM
ANSWERS
2025
, AED3701
JAN/FEB 2025
SECTION A: COMPULSORY
QUESTION 1: MCQ
Write only the correct number and corresponding letter, e.g., 1.11 f
ANSWERS
1.1 a) Diagnostic
• Diagnostic assessment is used to identify learning difficulties and gaps in learners' understanding.
1.2 a) Self-regulated learning and identity
• Social interaction during assessments encourages learners to develop self-regulation and build
their identity in learning.
1.3 c) Only ii and iii
• Assessment for Learning checks if learning objectives are achieved and allows teachers to adjust
their classroom practices to improve learning outcomes.
1.4 c) Developing assessments that assess high-order reasoning
• Social justice in assessment focuses on fairness, which includes designing assessments that
encourage critical thinking and reasoning.
1.5 d) Impartial assessment practices
• Impartiality ensures fairness and equity, which is a principle of social justice in assessment.
1.6 c) To challenge any form of inequality and practise fairness towards learners’ achievement
• Social justice in assessment aims to address inequalities and promote fairness in learning
outcomes.
1.7 a) Using inclusive practices by eliminating assumptions about learners
• Inclusive practices ensure that all learners are considered, regardless of their backgrounds or
abilities.
1.8 d) By demonstrating fairness and equity when developing and administering assessments
• Teachers promote social justice by being fair and equitable in assessment processes.
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1.9 b) Promoting active engagements and participation in assessments
• Inclusivity in assessments involves encouraging active participation and engagement from all
learners.
1.10 d) Learning objectives ensure the link between teaching, learning and assessment.
• Learning objectives provide a framework that aligns teaching strategies, learning activities, and
assessments.
1.1 Which type of assessment is used to identify the learning difficulties of a learner in
class?
a) Diagnostic
b) Continuous
c) Summative
d) Performance-based
1.2 Social interaction during the assessment is used to promote … .
a) self-regulated learning and identity
b) teacher-learner relationship and improve classroom discussions
c) self-control and individualised accountability
d) learner achievement without the help of the teacher and peers
1.3 Which of the following are the elements of Assessment for Learning?
i) It is used to pass the final judging of learners.
ii) It is used to check if learning objectives have been achieved. iii) It provides a
scope for teachers to adjust their classroom practices. iv) It does not assist
learners in improving their work.
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