Worksheet on Principles of Assessment

Which principle ensures that an assessment does not present barriers to learners' achievement?

• Validity

• Fairness

• Reliability

• Currency

When an assessment consistently produces the same results over time or across different assessors, which principle is being followed?

• Sufficiency

• Authenticity

• Reliability

• Credibility

Validity in assessment refers to:

• The fairness of the test

• The relevance of the assessment to the learning objectives

• The consistency of the results

• The amount of evidence gathered

Which of the following actions can improve the validity of an assessment?

• Increasing security to prevent cheating

• Using only one type of assessment method

• Focusing on one content area

• Ignoring teaching objectives

The principle of sufficiency in assessment refers to:

• The fairness of the test

• The amount of evidence collected

• The authenticity of the evidence

• The currency of the evidence

Explain the principle of authenticity in assessment and how it applies to real-world situations.

How can you ensure that an assessment is reliable?

Define credibility in the context of assessment and list the four conditions that must be met for an assessment to be credible.

What is the role of a moderator in the assessment process?

Describe how fairness in assessment can be ensured before, during, and after the assessment process.