CH27: Assessments — Quizzes, Tests & Exams (with Keys)

At-a-glance: Teacher Pack • Evidence of learning

A. Definition & place in DO

• Purpose: ready-to-use assessments that check recall of the twelve links (SN 12.1), accuracy of per-link enumerations (SN 12.2), placement in the four periods, grasp of the three rounds & three connections, and live application at C2 (vedanā→taṇhā).

• Fit: aligns to Ch24 Objectives O1–O4 and can be dropped into any unit focused on Present Flow or full-map mastery.

B. Mechanism (how to deploy)

• Formative → Summative ladder: quick checks mid-lesson (quiz), short test at lesson end, compact exam after a 3–5 lesson unit.

• Item mapping: every item ties to an objective; each set includes an answer key and, where relevant, a mini-practicum rubric.

• Accessibility: diagrams kept near items; QR versions provide printable PDFs with alt text.

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C. Practice (ready sets)

1) Formative Quiz (8–10 min, 10 pts)

Q1 (O1, 2 pts) Write the twelve links in order (Pāli).
Q2 (O2, 1 pt) Circle the period for phassa: Past Cause / Present Effect / Present Cause / Future Effect.
Q3 (O2, 1 pt) Place upādāna in a round: Kilesa / Kamma / Vipāka.
Q4 (O3, 1 pt) State C2 using Pāli terms.
Q5 (O1/O2, 2 pts) Match:

• a) saṅkhārā → [ Past Cause / Present Effect ]

• b) viññāṇa → [ Past Cause / Present Effect ]
  Q6 (O1/O3, 1 pt) From vedanā, what arises if unexamined?
  Q7 (O4, 2 pts) Micro-practicum (30–40s): Teacher gives a soft sound → learner labels door→contact→tone, then performs Loosen. (Teacher ticks Y/N for each step: 0–2 pts.)

Key (Quiz):
Q1 avijjā→saṅkhārā→viññāṇa→nāma-rūpa→saḷāyatana→phassa→vedanā→taṇhā→upādāna→(kamma)bhava→jāti→jarāmaraṇa.
Q2 Present Effect.
Q3 Kilesa.
Q4 Vedanā → Taṇhā.
Q5 a) Past Cause; b) Present Effect.
Q6 Taṇhā (then upādāna).
Q7 Steps present (door/contact/tone + Loosen).

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2) Short Test (12–15 min, 20 pts)

Part A — MCQ (6 pts)

1. Which link is immediately downstream of saḷāyatana?
   A) viññāṇa B) phassa C) vedanā D) taṇhā

2. Bhava belongs to which round?
   A) Kilesa B) Kamma C) Vipāka D) None

3. The six feelings are classified by what?
   A) Three tones B) Six doors C) Four clingings D) Three becomings

4. C1 labels which hand-off?
   A) vedanā → taṇhā B) bhava → jāti C) saṅkhārā → viññāṇa D) phassa → vedanā

5. Jarāmaraṇa sits in:
   A) Past Cause B) Present Effect C) Present Cause D) Future Effect

6. “Clinging to rites-and-rituals” is which Pāli term?
   A) diṭṭhupādāna B) sīlabbatupādāna C) kāmupādāna D) attavādupādāna

Part B — Short Answer (6 pts; 3×2)
7) List the four clingings (SN 12.2).
8) Write the triangle that defines contact.
9) Name the three becomings (SN 12.2).

Part C — Mini-Practicum (8 pts)
10) Teacher prompts a mild stimulus (e.g., finger snap). Learner:

• a) names door + object (2)

• b) says “contact” (1)

• c) labels tone (pleasant/neutral/painful) (2)

• d) identifies any lean as “taṇhā” (1)

• e) performs Loosen (jaw/chest/hands; one slow exhale) (2)

Key (Test): 1) B 2) B 3) B 4) C 5) D 6) B
7) kāmupādāna, diṭṭhupādāna, sīlabbatupādāna, attavādupādāna
8) base + object + matching consciousness → contact (phassa)
9) kāma-bhava, rūpa-bhava, arūpa-bhava
10) Use rubric above (8 pts).

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3) Unit Exam (20–25 min, 40 pts)

A. Map & Placement (10 pts)

1. Fill the four periods with the 12 links (1 pt per column correctly complete).

2. Place the three connections (C1/C2/C3) with correct endpoints (1 pt each).

3. Color-code three rounds over the links (Kilesa/Kamma/Vipāka) (4 pts).

B. Enumerations (SN 12.2) (10 pts)
4) Six feelings → list by door (6×1).
5) Six cravings → list by door (6×1; cap at 4 pts total).

C. Application (C2) (10 pts)
6) Given a vignette (notification + jolt), underline words that point to phassa, circle the tone, draw an arrow to taṇhā if present, then write one cooling cue (Loosen or Path re-aim). (10 pts: 3+3+2+2)

D. Oral (live, 10 pts)
7) Recite the twelve links (≤30s, 5 pts) and explain why vedanā is result while taṇhā is cause (≤20s, 5 pts).

Keys & Rubrics (Exam):

• A: Full-credit layouts per Ch02–03; rounds overlay per Ch03.

• B: Feelings/Cravings by the six doors.

• C: Identifies triangle words (base/object/knowing) → tone; marks lean; offers valid cooling.

• D: Link roll-call correct; explanation: vedanā = vipāka; taṇhā = kilesa (samudaya) per SN 12.1–12.2.

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D. Cross-links

• Ch24 (Objectives, 5E flow, rubric).

• Ch07 Twenty Modes (use as answer scaffolds).

• Ch13–16 Present Flow content; Ch06 C1–C3 beacons.

• Ch25–26 Vocabulary cards & guided notes to prep learners.

Sources

SN 12.1; SN 12.2; SN 36 (Vedanā-saṁyutta); SN 22 (aggregates, for oral explanations).

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QR Footer (left → right)

• Audio QR-CH27-AUD1 — “Proctor’s cues for mini-practicum.” (Alt: “QR to audio: assessment pacing tips”)

• Video QR-CH27-VID1 — Live scoring of C2 practicum. (Alt: “QR to video: rubric in action”)

• Slides QR-CH27-PPT1 — Printable quiz/test/exam sheets. (Alt: “QR to slides: assessment PDFs”)

• Prompt QR-CH27-PRM1 — Exit-ticket generator (term→period/round). (Alt: “QR to prompt: quick checks tool”)

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