AED3701 Assignment 5 Semester 2 223 (solutions)

AED3701 Assignment 5 Semester 2 223 (solutions) Started on Wednesday, 11 October 2023, 2:06 PM State Finished Completed on Wednesday, 11 October 2023, 2:19 PM Time taken 12 mins 54 secs Grade 30.00 out of 30.00 (100%) Question 1 Complete Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text How does the Cognitive Theory view learners during the assessment process? a. As subjects of observation b. As isolated individuals c. As active participants in knowledge acquisition d. As passive recipients of knowledge Question 2 Complete Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text In the context of assessment, why is it important for educators to consider the social backgrounds of learners? a. To make assessment more abstract and impersonal b. To ensure that assessment benefits all learners c. To eliminate the impact of social issues on assessment d. To encourage competition among learners Question 3 Complete Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Which of the following best describes the relationship between assessment planning and the assessment process? a. Assessment planning is unnecessary and can be skipped b. Assessment planning is only important for formal assessments c. Assessment planning is unrelated to the assessment process d. Assessment planning is essential to ensure fairness Question 4 Complete Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text How does the Social Justice Theory relate to assessing learners with different learning styles? a. It focuses on assessing learners based on their age b. It promotes standardised testing for all learners c. It encourages adapting assessments to accommodate learners' individual learning styles d. It emphasises assessing all learners in the same way, regardless of their learning style Question 5 Complete Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text How does promoting intrinsic motivation contribute to positive learner engagement? a. By removing all challenges from learning activities b. By imposing goals and interests on learners c. By encouraging learners to discover their own goals and interests d. By offering boring and repetitive tasks Question 6 Complete Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Which theory forms the basis for assessment tasks such as assignments and research projects that involve real-world-related authentic tasks and collaboration? a. Behaviourist Theory b. Social Constructivism Theory c. Social Justice Theory d. Cognitive Theory Question 7 Complete Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text How can modern technologies like ICT (information and communication technology) benefit the assessment process in education? a. By supporting educators in assessing learners' learning and performance b. By replacing traditional assessments entirely c. By making assessments less accessible to learners d. By increasing the use of paper-based assessments Question 8 Complete Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text How does the use of ICT in assessment impact teaching and learning? a. It reduces the need for feedback b. It limits creativity in assessment design c. It discourages social interaction among learners d. It allows teachers to focus on delivering quality lessons Question 9 Complete Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text How does the concept of Africanisation in education impact assessment practices in South Africa? a. It discourages the practise of ubuntu in education b. It emphasises the dominance of Western values in assessment c. It focuses on competitive assessment methods d. It promotes authenticity and humaneness in assessment Question 10 Complete Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Which principle of assessment is associated with the Social Justice Theory to ensure fairness and equality in assessment? a. Validity b. Reliability c. Sufficiency d. Currency Question 11 Complete Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text What does the term 'reliability' mean in the context of assessment? a. That the assessment is relevant to the specific grade and subject b. That the assessment produces consistent results c. That the assessment is aligned with standards set in the CAPS document d. That the assessment is free from bias and sensitive to learners backgrounds Question 12 Complete Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text What is the main aim of assessment in the teaching and learning process? a. To promote individualism and competitiveness b. To gauge the level of knowledge that learners have c. To eliminate the need for authentic assessment d. To establish competition among learners Question 13 Complete Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text What does the expected end product of an assessment refer to? a. What learners submit for marking, after completing the assessment b. The location where the assessment will take place c. The type of assessment instrument to be used d. The duration of the assessment task Question 14 Complete Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Which assessment method should be chosen, based on the form and type of assessment needed? a. The one that is most cost-effective b. The one that is easiest to administer c. The one that aligns with the assessment goals d. The one that requires the least preparation Question 15 Complete Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text How does the use of assignments and research projects contribute to meaningful learning? a. By minimising teacher involvement b. By promoting rote memorisation c. By focusing on theoretical knowledge d. By involving collaboration and real-world tasks Question 16 Complete Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Which document should teachers consult when designing assessment tasks to align with subject-specific requirements? a. The subject-specific CAPS document b. The national education curriculum c. The National Protocol for Assessment d. The school's assessment policy Question 17 Complete Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Which type of assessment is most suitable for immediate automated feedback through ICT? a. Summative assessment b. Diagnostic assessment c. Formative assessment d. Informal assessment Question 18 Complete Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text According to the Department of Basic Education (2011), which of the following is NOT a procedure suggested for conducting differentiated assessments? a. Allowing group assessment tasks b. Providing multiple-choice options c. Eliminating oral assessments d. Designing assessment tasks for different learning styles Question 19 Complete Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Why are school-based assessments (SBAs) thoroughly planned and scheduled? a. To reduce the workload of teachers b. To make them more challenging c. To ensure fairness and credibility d. To replace final examinations Question 20 Complete Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text According to Skinner and Pitzer (2012), what is one strategy for promoting positive learner engagement in assessment? a. Offering challenging and relevant learning activities b. Viewing learner misunderstandings as failures c. Ignoring learners' emotional engagement d. Providing irrelevant academic tasks Question 21 Complete Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text How should the purpose of the assessment activity align with the CAPS document? a. By focusing on a different subject entirely b. By ensuring it correlates with the purpose set in the CAPS document c. By ignoring the purpose set in the CAPS document d. By aligning with the teacher's personal preferences Question 22 Complete Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text How is the assessor of a given task determined? a. By the learners themselves b. By the school principal c. By the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS) d. By the type, form, and method of assessment Question 23 Complete Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text What should the teacher do during the assessment, to support learners in completing a project? a. Avoid any involvement in the project b. Withhold information about the resources needed c. Clearly indicate the assessment criteria for the project d. Provide no information about the project Question 24 Complete Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text What type of classroom environment fosters positive learner engagement? a. One that avoids any personal connections with learners b. One with warmth and involvement c. One characterised by indifference and isolation d. One that discourages caring relationships Question 25 Complete Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text What is one major advantage of using ICT in assessments? a. It provides automated feedback to learners b. It limits learners' access to assessment resources c. It eliminates the need for self-assessment d. It allows teachers to use their biases in the marking process Question 26 Complete Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text What is the primary purpose of differentiated assessment in education? a. To make assessment tasks more challenging b. To enable learners with diverse abilities to demonstrate what they know c. To eliminate group assessment tasks d. To standardise assessment procedures for all learners Question 27 Complete Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Which of the following is NOT one of the principles of assessment? a. Creativity b. Reliability c. Validity d. Fairness Question 28 Complete Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text What is the key factor in ensuring the effectiveness of ICT-based assessments? a. Replacing teachers with technology b. Eliminating technology from assessment c. Standardising assessment tasks for all learners d. Commitment to assessment practices that support educators, learners, and stakeholders Question 29 Complete Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text When can a test be considered a summative assessment? a. When it is used for diagnostic purposes b. When it is given at the end of the term c. When it is administered informally d. When it is assessed by peers Question 30 Complete Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text What is the primary responsibility of learners during an assessment? a. Choosing the type of assessment b. Designing the assessment task c. Selecting the assessment method d. Completing the assessment task