Which of the following statements best describes 'formative evaluation' in the evaluation procedure?

AA teacher awards grades to students after having transacted the course work

BThe teacher clarifies the doubts of the students in the class itself ✓ Correct

CThe overall performance of students is reported to parents every six months

DThe teacher gives marks to students in the final examination at the end of the year

Correct answer: (B) The teacher clarifies the doubts of the students in the class itself

Explanation

Clarifying students' doubts within the class itself is formative evaluation, an ongoing check used to improve learning while it is happening.

Awarding grades after the coursework is completed describes summative, end-of-course evaluation.

Reporting overall performance to parents every six months is a periodic summative report, not formative feedback.

Giving marks in the year-end final examination is classic summative assessment.

Formative evaluation is diagnostic and continuous, feeding back into teaching.

Scriven coined the term, contrasting it with summative evaluation.

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