alleryWhy is formative assessment said to be diagnostic in maths?
AIt gives a final grade
BIt reveals how students think
CIt removes problem solving
DIt tests only memory
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. It reveals how students think
1. Knowing how students think helps teachers help them.
2. It lets teachers help students overcome conceptual difficulties.
3. So in maths, formative assessment is diagnostic.
_Source: Wikipedia, Formative assessment, In math education_
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