Assessment

1. What is the primary difference between "assessment" and "testing"?

• Assessment is a specific test, while testing is an overall process

• Testing is always more reliable than assessment.

• Testing is a specific tool used to measure knowledge or skill, while assessment is a broader process that includes a variety of evaluation methods.

• Assessment is quantitative, and testing is qualitative.

Which of the following best defines "validity" in the context of assessment?

• The ability of a test to produce the same results consistently.

• The level of student engagement in a test.

• The practicality of administering the test.

• The degree to which a test measures what it is intended to measure.

What does "reliability" refer to in assessment?

• How well a test measures what it is supposed to measure.

• The effect of a test on future learning.

• The ease with which a test can be administered and scored.

• The ability of a test to yield consistent results over time and across different situations.

Authenticity in assessment refers to:

• The extent to which test tasks resemble real-world tasks.

• The level of difficulty of a test.

• The accuracy of the test scoring method.

• The duration of the test.

Which of the following is an example of "washback"?

• Students study to improve their knowledge.

• Students perform poorly on an assessment.

• Teachers change their teaching methods based on test results.

• Test results are shared with parents.

Which term describes an assessment that is ongoing and provides feedback to help students improve?

• Formative Assessment

• Authentic Assessment

• Summative Assessment

• Diagnostic Assessment

Summative assessment is typically used to:

• Inform students about their progress during a course.

• Help students identify areas for improvement.

• Provide continuous feedback. 

• Determine final grades or assess overall achievement at the end of a course.

Practicality in an assessment refers to:

• The time taken to prepare the test.

• How easy and affordable it is to administer and score.

• The accuracy of student responses.

• The format of the test items.

 _______ assessment is used to gauge student progress and provide feedback during the learning process.

 Washback refers to the positive or negative effect that testing has on teaching and learning practices.

• True

• False