Midway through a unit on how mountains are formed,Mr. McDonald gives a brief quiz to find out what students do and don't understand. He plans to focus the next few classes on the things about which students are most confused. Which one of the following does Mr. McDonald's quiz exemplify?
A)A norm-referenced test
B)Authentic assessment
C)A performance assessment
D)Formative assessment

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The quiz is a formative assessment because it is used to gauge students' understanding during the learning process and to inform future instruction.

Midway Through a Unit on How Mountains Are Formed,Mr