Question 1

What is an authentic assignment according to Grant Wiggins?

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requires application of learned skills

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does not require judgment

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isolates particular skills

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unrealistic

Question 2

Which is NOT a benefit of authentic assessments over conventional tests?

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They are easier to grade.

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They are less motivating.

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They do not involve real-world tasks.

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They provide unreliable information.

Question 3

What is one challenge associated with creating authentic assessments?

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They are more difficult to grade.

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They provide unreliable information.

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They are less motivating.

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They do not involve real-world tasks.

Question 4

What type of learning environment contributes to cheating according to James M. Lang?

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both positive and negative

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neutral

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only positive

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only negative

Question 5

What is one strategy to reduce cheating as mentioned by James M. Lang?

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frequent assessments with feedback

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no assessments

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high-stakes assessment

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ignoring cheating

Question 6

How do reflection posts benefit students in a HyFlex course?

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They encourage reflective practice.

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They eliminate the need for grading.

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They reduce student workload.

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They replace all course content.

Question 7

What percentage of the course grade do reflection posts account for in Brian Beatty's study?

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0.1

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0.15

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0.2

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0.05

Question 8

What is a Discrete-Option Multiple-Choice (DOMC) assessment?

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An assessment where learners may not see all response options.

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An assessment with unlimited attempts.

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A traditional multiple-choice question format.

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An assessment with only one correct answer.

Question 9

What is the main purpose of Number Right Elimination Testing (NRET)?

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To require learners to eliminate incorrect answers.

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To use traditional grading methods.

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To simplify grading.

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To ensure learners only guess answers.

Question 10

What does ungrading emphasize according to Candice Freeman?

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Providing feedback and reflection.

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Assigning numerical scores.

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Maintaining traditional grading.

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Reducing student interaction.

Question 11

What should instructors do when implementing ungrading?

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Provide deep feedback regularly.

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Use numerical grades only.

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Avoid giving any feedback.

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Provide numerical grades only.

Question 12

What is one advantage of ungrading?

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It focuses on student-centered practices.

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It keeps numerical grading methods.

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It is easily understood by all students immediately.

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It requires less instructor time.

Question 13

Why are rubrics important in an ungrading system?

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They provide a roadmap for performance.

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They reduce the need for feedback.

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They are not necessary for ungrading.

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They increase student anxiety.

Question 14

What does regular substantive interaction (RSI) ensure in online courses?

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Compliance with federal regulations.

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Use of numerical grades.

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Random feedback schedules.

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Less instructor involvement.

Question 15

How should instructors handle student surveys in ungrading?

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Include feedback on the ungrading model.

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Only survey at the end of the course.

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Avoid making any changes based on surveys.

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Ignore student feedback.

Question 16

What should be included in broad feedback?

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Comprehensive information for all learners.

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Specific corrections for individual students.

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No feedback at all.

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Only numerical scores.

Question 17

What is one key component of effective feedback in ungrading?

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Offering specific and detailed explanations.

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Giving feedback once a semester.

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Avoiding any model of expected performance.

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Providing general comments without specifics.

Question 18

What is a challenge students might face with ungrading?

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Stress from a new evaluation scheme.

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More focus on traditional grading methods.

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Less feedback from instructors.

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Increased numerical grades.

Question 19

How does ungrading affect the final grade reported to the registrar?

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It keeps the numerical grading legend for instructors.

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It changes the grade format entirely.

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It replaces numerical grades with comments only.

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It eliminates the need for final grades.

Question 20

Why is it important to explain the ungrading scale to students?

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To prevent misunderstandings about evaluation.

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To eliminate the need for rubrics.

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To reduce student involvement in grading.

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To ensure students are confused.

Question 21

How often should students be encouraged to revise their work in an ungrading system?

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Before the next weekly feedback day.

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Only if they fail an assignment

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Only at the end of the course

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Never

Question 22

What type of feedback is specific to the individual learner?

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Narrow feedback

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Only numerical feedback

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No feedback

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Broad feedback

Question 23

What is a benefit of providing regular weekly feedback?

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It helps establish habits and expectations.

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It increases student workload.

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It allows for inconsistent grading.

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It reduces the need for rubrics.

Question 24

How can instructors share their experiences with ungrading?

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Through informal discussions and sharing insights.

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By keeping their experiences private.

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By avoiding any discussions with colleagues.

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By only reading about ungrading online.

Question 25

What should be the instructor's approach if many students are unsure about a concept?

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Provide remediation as needed.

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Give numerical grades only.

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Eliminate the concept from the course.

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Ignore the issue.

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