Pre-test: Assessment & Evaluation

1. What is the purpose of evaluation in education?

• To assess students' knowledge at the end of a course

• To evaluate the effectiveness of the teaching and learning process

• To grade students’ performance

• To compare students’ progress to others

Which of the following is an example of formative assessment?

• A final exam
  
  

• A quiz during the lesson

• A term paper

• A graduation test

What does assessment focus on?

• Judging the final outcomes of learning

• Providing feedback to help improve learning
  
  

• Giving a grade to students

• Evaluating teachers’ performance

What is summative assessment used for?

• To provide feedback for improvement
  
  

• To evaluate the overall learning at the end of a course
  
  

• To compare students’ performance
  
  

• To monitor students’ progress regularly

What is the main difference between formative and summative assessment?

• Formative assessment is for learning, summative assessment is for grading
  
  

• Formative assessment is for grading, summative assessment is for feedback

• Summative assessment happens during the course, formative happens at the end

• Formative assessment is based on multiple-choice questions, summative is not

Which type of assessment is typically used at the end of a semester?

• Formative assessment
  
  

• Summative assessment
  
  

• Diagnostic assessment
  
  

• Peer assessment

E-assessment refers to:

• The use of paper-based tests online

• Assessments conducted using electronic devices
  
  

• A face-to-face assessment with digital tools
  
  

• A quiz through email

What does "reliability" refer to in assessment?

• Whether the assessment measures what it intends to measure
  
  

• Whether the results are consistent over time
  
  

• Whether the assessment is clear and easy to understand

• Whether the assessment provides a detailed report

Which of the following is an example of criterion-referenced assessment?

• Grading based on a relative comparison of students
  
  

• A test that evaluates students’ improvement over time
  
  

• A peer review system

• A test that is evaluated based on set standards
  
  

In which situation would self-assessment be used?

• A teacher grades the students’ papers

• A peer evaluates another student’s work
  
  

• Students evaluate their own performance and reflect on their strengths and weaknesses
  
  

• A standardized test is administered