Monitoring & Assessment

What is the primary purpose of placement assessments?

• Assess daily progress

• Determine entry level and class placement

• Measure proficiency in language use

• Evaluate long-term achievement

What does observation assessment focus on in a language course?

• Assessing learning activities rather than learners

• Evaluating learners' language proficiency

• Measuring weekly progress

• Conducting placement tests

Why are short-term achievement assessments conducted in intensive courses?

• To measure long-term progress

• To prioritize language use skills

• To determine entry level

• To encourage required work and foster a sense of achievement

What is the main purpose of diagnostic assessments?

• Determine entry level

• Evaluate long-term achievement

• Identify learners' knowledge gaps for course design

• Measure proficiency in language use

What is the key characteristic of achievement tests?

• Focus on language use skills

• Measure daily progress

• Primarily assess proficiency beyond course content

• Criterion-referenced alignment with course material

How do proficiency tests, like TOEFL or IELTS, influence language courses?

• They serve as external benchmarks and may impact course content

• They focus on short-term progress

• They primarily assess placement

• They evaluate the reliability of assessments

Which aspect is NOT a part of the validity of a test?

• Face Validity

• Content Validity

• Reliability

• Construct Validity

What does "washback" refer to in the context of proficiency tests?

• Immediate results of tests

• The influence of proficiency tests on language courses

• The cleaning process of assessment tools

• The effect of placement tests on learners

What is the main consideration for practicality in assessments?

• Consistency in test conditions

• Matching tested items with course content

• Reusable test papers

• Feasibility, efficiency, and ease of administration

What is the purpose of the outer circles in the curriculum design model?

• To guide planning based on environmental data

• To assess learners' progress

• To measure proficiency in language use

• To determine entry level and class placement