Teachers and Intructors have multiple ways to pull information progress through testing in different styles

When assessing students you are looking to measure the level of comprehension they have gained through your teaching. No matter the style the assessment will show how effective the information was distributed to the student. 

A question to a group can lead to a more riveting discussion sparking more engagement throughout the whole class

Stay open with students on how you can optimize the learning process for them. Hear out any ideas they might have to improve the overall class comprehension.