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1. Describe a formative assessment and discuss its importance and the
ED 400 Chapter 5 & 6 Questionsa. Describe a formative assessment and discuss its
importance and the function it will serve.b. How does summative assessment differ from
formative assessment in design and purpose?In Chapter 5, the author stated that different
data collection techniques are not aligned to one specific form of assessment function and
that the user, usually the teacher, decides how the assessment is to be implemented based
on its intended purpose. Explain what that means and what the implications are concerning
classroom assessment.a. Discuss how performance assessment differ from other types of
assessment?b. What are the benefits of using performance assessment? What are the
disadvantages?a. Discuss why performance criteria are so crucial to performance
assessment?b. How do they help the assessor not only with judging students’ performance
and products but also with planning and conducting instruction?a. Describe portfolio
assessment. What types of student work can be included in a portfolio?.b. Discuss the
advantages and disadvantages of using portfolios as a means of assessment.Describe the
characteristics and purpose of a rubric.Differentiate a holistic rubric compared to an
analytical rubric.a. What are the differences between checklists, rating scales, and rubrics?b.
How is each used to assess performance and products?