Assessment Instruments in TEFL UNIT 4

What is the primary purpose of assessment in the classroom according to the text?

• To evaluate student performance only

• To maximize learning and provide a framework for understanding progress

• To create competition among students

• To prepare students for standardized tests

Which of the following is NOT one of Gagné's nine steps of instruction?

• Evaluate student satisfaction

• Assess performance

• Provide guidance

• Gain attention

What does KWL stand for?

• Know, Want, Learned

• Knowledge, Want, Learn

• Know, Want, Learn

• Knowledge, Wisdom, Learning

According to the text, objectives should be expressed as:

• Questions

• I can... statements

• Passive voice statements

• General statements

What is the main benefit of using graphic organizers in the classroom?

• They provide a visual representation of content

• They replace traditional teaching methods

• They are only useful for advanced students

• They simplify grading

Which type of rubric assesses a student's work as a whole?

• Descriptive rubric

• Analytical rubric

• Formative rubric

• Holistic rubric

What is one of the main purposes of sharing objectives with students?

• To empower learners and provide direction

• To encourage passive learning

• To confuse them

• To limit their creativity

What is a checklist primarily used for?

• To remind students of required items or points

• To organize ideas

• To assess student performance

• To evaluate group work

Which of the following is a characteristic of analytical scoring scales?

• They do not require detailed descriptors

• They are easier to use than holistic scales

• They break down an activity into different parts

• They provide an overall score only

What is the purpose of using rubrics in assessment?

• To create competition among students

• To eliminate feedback

• To provide a transparent assessment process

• To make grading more subjective