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Education QUESTION #6747
Question 1
A teacher uses weekly quizzes and classroom observations to adjust her teaching strategies mid-semester. A colleague argues this is not "real" assessment because no grades are assigned. Which argument best supports the teacher's approach?
  • Assessment requires grading; without it the process lacks accountability
  • The teacher is conducting formative assessment whose primary purpose is process improvement, not certification✔️
  • This qualifies only as measurement, not assessment, since no value judgment is made
  • Classroom observation is not a valid assessment tool and should be replaced with written tests
Correct Answer Explanation
Formative assessment is defined by its purpose — to improve the teaching-learning process through ongoing feedback — not by whether grades are assigned. Grades are a hallmark of summative assessment. Measurement generates data; assessment uses that data to enhance instruction. Observation is a recognized tool of formative assessment.