Tallying the number of successful free-throw shots each day and plotting them for students to see improvement over time is an example of which of the following assessment tools?

A rating scale is a tool used to evaluate performance or attitudes on a specific scale, often ranging from poor to excellent. While it can provide insights into subjective measures, it does not visualize progress over time like a graph does. In this scenario, a rating scale would not effectively convey the quantitative data of free-throw shots.

A written assessment typically involves answering questions or solving problems in a written format, which assesses knowledge or skills rather than tracking performance over time. It does not provide a visual representation of improvement in free-throw shooting, making it unsuitable for this purpose.

Self-assessment involves individuals evaluating their own performance, often through reflection or checklists. Although it encourages personal growth and awareness, it does not involve the systematic tracking and visualization of data, as a graph does. Thus, it cannot effectively illustrate the improvement in free-throw shooting over time.