Which one of the following is not a characteristic of 'Assessment for learning'?
2023
Which one of the following is not a characteristic of 'Assessment for learning'?
- A.
It is descriptive in nature.
- B.
It expects students not to make errors.
- C.
It provides for peer examination of their work.
- D.
It identifies areas of strengths and of need for each student.
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Correct answer: B
English: Assessment for Learning (AFL) encourages students to learn from mistakes through descriptive feedback, peer review, and reflection. Uses descriptive feedback that tells learners what to improve and how.
Treats errors as learning opportunities and uses them to inform teaching.
Includes peer review so students reflect and receive varied feedback.
The statement that is not a characteristic of assessment for learning is: "It expects students not to make errors." This contradicts AFL because AFL values mistakes as information to support learning and improvement.