FTCE Professional Education Practice Exam

What type of assessment measures students against uniform objectives or criteria?

1. Criterion-Referenced Assessment

2. Performance-Based Assessment

3. Formative Assessment

4. Summative Assessment

The correct answer is: Criterion-Referenced Assessment

Criterion-Referenced Assessment is designed specifically to evaluate students based on predetermined standards or criteria rather than against the performance of other students. This type of assessment allows educators to determine whether each student has achieved specific learning goals and essential competencies outlined in the curriculum. By measuring students against uniform objectives, educators can provide clear feedback on individual performance and understanding of the material, which can help tailor instruction to meet their needs. In contrast, Performance-Based Assessment generally focuses on the demonstration of particular skills or competencies through tasks or projects, which may not align with uniform criteria across all students. Formative Assessment refers to ongoing evaluations conducted during the learning process to modify teaching and learning activities, rather than measuring against uniform objectives at a single point in time. Summative Assessment takes place after instruction has concluded to measure what students have learned but does not focus on individual student performance relative to specific criteria throughout the process.