Quiz on Assessment, Measurement, and Evaluation

What is the primary purpose of classroom assessment?

• To assign grades

• To gather information about student learning

• To provide feedback to parents

• To improve school facilities

Which of the following is NOT a function of testing?

• Administrative use

• Improving classroom decor

• Guidance purposes

• Instructional use

What does evaluation primarily involve?

• Conducting oral examinations

• Assigning numerical symbols

• Making judgments about performance

• Collecting data

Which type of assessment is conducted after instruction?

• Pre-assessment

• Diagnostic assessment

• Summative assessment

• Embedded formative assessment

What is the main goal of measurement in education?

• To quantify student performance

• To provide feedback to parents

• To improve teaching materials

• To assign grades

What is the first step in any assessment process?

• Administering tests

• Collecting data

• Clarifying the purpose

• Evaluating student performance

Which of the following best describes formative assessment?

• Assessment that provides feedback during instruction

• Assessment done before instruction

• Assessment that occurs at the end of a unit

• Assessment used solely for grading

What is the role of performance standards in evaluation?

• To determine the amount of homework assigned

• To rank students based on attendance

• To indicate specific levels of performance

• To assess teacher effectiveness

Which historical figure is known as the Father of Educational Measurement?

• William A. McCall

• Alfred Binet

• David Wechsler

• Thorndike

What is the purpose of using diagnostic assessments?

• To assign final grades

• To evaluate teaching methods

• To identify specific learning gaps

• To compare students with national standards