What outcome does Mr. Jimenez aim for by having students evaluate their understanding of vocabulary?

Mr. Jimenez aims for the outcome of encouraging self-assessment by having students evaluate their understanding of vocabulary. This approach empowers students to reflect on their own learning processes and recognize areas where they may need improvement. Self-assessment fosters a sense of ownership over their education, as students become more aware of their strengths and weaknesses. This reflective practice not only builds their vocabulary skills but also enhances their overall metacognitive abilities, leading them to develop strategies for their continued learning.

While increasing test scores might be a related benefit of improved vocabulary understanding, the primary focus of Mr. Jimenez’s strategy is to cultivate self-awareness and self-assessment skills. Enhancing peer discussions and reducing assignment workload, while beneficial in different contexts, do not directly connect with the purpose of evaluating understanding in the way self-assessment does.