Teaching Aptitude NEP 2020 Q10

10Formative assessment is primarily used to:
  • Option : A
  • Explanation :

    Formative assessment is primarily used while learning is taking place.

    • Why A fits: Timely feedback helps students recognise errors and gives the teacher a chance to adjust instruction.
    • Why the others are weaker: Ranking students, replacing instruction, or assessing only at the end misses this improvement function.
    • Example: A short response during a lesson can reveal a misconception, which the teacher addresses before moving to the next topic.