MTTC 103 Elementary Practice

Which type of assessment is considered formative?

1. Standardized test

2. Benchmark test

3. Exit ticket

4. End-of-unit assessment

The correct answer is: Exit ticket

Formative assessment is designed to monitor student learning and provide ongoing feedback that can be used by instructors to improve their teaching and by students to enhance their learning. An exit ticket is an effective form of formative assessment because it allows educators to gauge students’ understanding of the day's lesson right before they leave the classroom. This tool typically involves a quick, informal task where students reflect on what they have learned, clarify any confusion, or express what they found interesting. The responses can illuminate areas where students may need further clarification or instruction, enabling teachers to adjust their teaching strategies and meet the immediate needs of their students. In contrast, standardized tests, benchmark tests, and end-of-unit assessments are generally summative assessments. These evaluations are used to evaluate and measure what students have learned after a significant amount of instruction or at the conclusion of a unit. They are more focused on measuring student learning for accountability and comparison purposes rather than for the purpose of improving learning as it is happening, which is the core goal of formative assessments.