Alternative Assessment
Alternative Assessment
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Quiz title: Alternative Assessment
Author: BELBAZ_Mostafa
Questions: 10
Sample Questions
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Question: Which of the following was a primary reason for the emergence of Alternative Assessment (AA)?
Answer: To address the gap between knowledge about language and actual communicative ability.
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Question: Which learning theory suggests that assessment should reflect the learning process and allows for tools like portfolios?
Answer: Constructivism
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Question: What does the principle of 'Authenticity' in Alternative Assessment involve?
Answer: Tasks that replicate real-world language use and meaningful situations.
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Question: In Alternative Assessment, what is a 'Portfolio'?
Answer: A collection of student work over time, showing growth through drafts and reflections.
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Question: Which pedagogical benefit is associated with students evaluating each other's work?
Answer: Collaborative Learning
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Question: What is a major 'internal' challenge for teachers implementing Alternative Assessment?
Answer: Lack of understanding in designing valid rubrics for non-traditional tasks.
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Question: According to research on the Moroccan EFL context, what is the 'Beliefs vs. Practice Gap'?
Answer: Teachers believe in AA philosophy but struggle to implement it in actual practice.
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Question: How does self-assessment benefit a student's learning process?
Answer: It develops metacognition and learner autonomy.
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Question: Which of the following is considered an 'external' barrier to AA implementation?
Answer: An exam-oriented culture that prefers numerical grades.
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Question: The shift from 'testing for accountability' to 'assessment for learning' aims to:
Answer: Empower active, reflective, and lifelong learners.
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