Quiz on Assessment and Table of Specifications

What is the primary purpose of assessment?

• To grade students

• To track student progress

• To create competition among students

• To prepare students for standardized tests

What does a Table of Specifications (TOS) help teachers to do?

• Manage classroom behavior

• Grade student performance

• Align objectives, instruction, and assessment

• Create lesson plans

Which of the following is NOT a function of assessment?

• Summative/Evaluative

• Competitive

• Formative/Developmental

• Diagnostic

What type of assessment provides a snapshot of student learning as teaching occurs?

• Summative Assessment

• Diagnostic Assessment

• Peer Assessment

• Formative Assessment

What is the significance of a Table of Specifications?

• It helps in grading students

• It ensures proper emphasis on all elements of a course of study

• It replaces lesson planning

• It is used only for standardized tests

Which cognitive process dimension is used in constructing a TOS?

• Vygotsky's Social Development Theory

• Piaget's Stages of Development

• Bloom's Taxonomy

• Gardner's Multiple Intelligences

What does 'Assessment AS Learning' involve?

• Teachers assessing students

• Students assessing their own learning

• Standardized testing

• Peer evaluations only

What is the role of formative assessment?

• To prepare students for exams

• To compare students against each other

• To provide final grades

• To inform and improve teaching

What is a key component of a Table of Specifications?

• A schedule of classes

• A grading rubric

• A two-way chart relating objectives to content

• A list of student names

What is the purpose of summative assessment?

• To encourage self-reflection

• To help students set goals

• To measure mastery of learning competencies

• To provide ongoing feedback