What is formative assessment?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Assessment during learning to improve teaching
- Step 1: Formative assessment gives feedback while learning is in progress. Answer: Assessment during learning to improve teaching. Why not the others: A final examination used to assign the end-of-year grade, A national ranking test used to compare all schools and An entrance examination used to select new students don't fit.
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