Unit 1- Language Testing and Assessment in Context.

Which of the following best defines 'measurement'?

• Making a judgment about learning progress
• Quantifying characteristics using rules
• Evaluating classroom activities
• Testing knowledge and skills

Answer explanation

Measurement quantifies characteristics using explicit rules.

What is the primary purpose of testing?

• To collect numerical data
• To evaluate a student's creativity
• To measure specific skills or knowledge
• To provide feedback during a course

Answer explanation

Testing measures specific knowledge or skills for assessment.

Which is NOT an example of evaluation?

• Deciding if a student has met learning objectives
• Assigning grades based on test scores
• Counting the number of words spoken in a conversation
• Judging the effectiveness of a group project

Answer explanation

Counting words is measurement, not evaluation, which involves decision-making.

What makes evaluation different from testing?

• It always involves measuring data
• It focuses on decision-making based on evidence
• It does not require interpretation of results
• It is less important than testing

Answer explanation

Evaluation involves interpreting evidence to make decisions.

Which of the following is true about testing?

• It is always evaluative
• It measures a specific ability or skill
• It involves subjective judgments only
• It is unrelated to measurement

Answer explanation

Tests measure skills but are not always evaluative or judgmental.

Which of the following is an example of assessment?

• Observing student participation in a group activity
• Administering a multiple-choice test
• Measuring reading speed in words per minute
• Recording attendance in a classroom

Answer explanation

Assessment includes activities like observation, beyond just testing.

Why is measurement important in education?

• It provides scores that are easy to grade
• It quantifies characteristics for informed decisions
• It ensures all tests are fair
• It eliminates the need for evaluation

Answer explanation

Measurement quantifies data to support decisions and evaluations.

What is an example of testing without evaluation?

• A student takes a practice quiz to prepare for a test
• A teacher uses test scores to assign grades
• A test measures students’ ability to understand new grammar
• A student completes an oral test for certification

Answer explanation

Practice quizzes are tests but not evaluative since no decision is made.

What distinguishes 'assessment' from 'testing'?

• Testing is broader than assessment
• Assessment focuses only on test results
• Assessment includes a variety of activities beyond tests
• Testing is always qualitative

Answer explanation

Assessment encompasses various methods beyond formal testing.

Which of these is an example of measurement?

• Judging how creative a project is
• Counting the number of correct answers in a quiz
• Observing how students work together in a group
• Reflecting on a student's attitude in class

Answer explanation

Measurement includes counting data, such as correct answers in a quiz.