Multiple choice

Which of these typically involves qualitative feedback for both student and teacher that focuses on the details of content and performance?

  1. Placement evaluation

  2. Summative assessment

  3. Formative assessment

  4. Examination

  5. E-assessment
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Formative assessment or diagnostic testing is a range of formal and informal assessment procedures employed by teachers during the learning process in order to modify teaching and learning activities to improve student attainment. It typically involves qualitative feedback (rather than scores) for both student and teacher that focuses on the details of content and performance.

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