Question

What is a key implication of Piaget’s concept of equilibration for classroom assessment?

• A. . Assessments should focus on rote recall of information
• B. Assessments should measure how well students have resolved cognitive conflicts
• C. Assessments should focus only on prior knowledge
• D. Assessments should avoid challenging students’ understanding

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Assessments should measure how well students have resolved cognitive conflicts

• Piaget’s concept of equilibration implies that learning occurs when students resolve cognitive conflicts.

• Effective assessments should evaluate students’ ability to integrate new knowledge and apply it.