Basic Assessment Concepts

Mr. G was listening to Silvia, one of his 10-grade students, talking about what she did on her birthday. When she finished, Mr. G expressed he was happy for her and asked her to repeat some words she mispronounced. Which of the following educational practices is shown in the given situation?

• Testing

• Evaluation

• Assessment

Why is a test a method? Because it...

• is an instrument.

• focuses on a given domain.

• quantifies performance.

Although I am very responsible and study a lot, my English grades were so terrible last term that my parents and teachers had a meeting. They decided I will take some extra lessons with a tutor to cover the most difficult topics for me, and I will have the opportunity to do some extra assignments so my grade is a little bit higher.

What educational concept is implied in the given situation?

• Testing

• Evaluation

• Assessment

Can you imagine what Mrs. M wants us to do for her class? Two oral presentations (25% each), a 10% essay about a boring book and two 20% exams! That's too much!

Which of the options provided includes the type and function of the assessment used by Mrs. M?

• Informal and Summative

• Formal and Summative

• Formal and Formative

In Tere's high school, they asked students to complete an English test before they were even accepted. Based on scores average and variation, students were ranked and placed in classes according to the levels beginner, intermediate and advanced.

What kind of test is the situation addressing?

• Criterion-referenced test

• Norm-referenced test

Which of the following tests can be considered criterion-referenced?

• A TOEFL test

• The final exam of an English course

• An exam that tells you possible majors to study