Assessment Quiz

Which of the following best describe the main goal of assessment?

• To measure student’s final achievement.

• To provide ongoing feedback to improve learning.

• To compare student’s performance to improve learning.

• To identify students’ strengths and weaknesses for grouping purposes.

Answer explanation

1. Assessment is used to gather information about learners' progress and understanding, allowing for adjustments to be made to instruction to better meet their needs.

Testing is typically used to:

• Evaluate long-term language development.

• Provide detailed feedback on errors.

• Measure knowledge and skills at a specific point in time.

• Determine learning objectives for learners.

Answer explanation

Tests are often used to gauge learners' understanding of a particular topic or skill at a specific moment.

Which of the following is NOT a form of assessment?

• Multiple-choice tests.

• Interviews.

• Writing assignments.

• Lesson planning.

Answer explanation

Lesson planning is a part of the teaching process, not a method of assessing learners.

Which of the following is a primary purpose of formative assessment?

• To determine students’ final grades.

• To provide immediate feedback to improve learning.

• To compare students´ performance with an official standard

• 1. To identify students who need additional support.

Answer explanation

1. Formative assessment is ongoing and provides feedback to learners and teachers to guide instruction.

The main difference between assessment and testing is that:

• Assessment focuses on the process, while testing focuses on the product.

• Assessment is only used in the classroom, while testing is used outside the classroom.

• Assessment is always formal, while testing can be informal.

• Assessment only evaluates speaking skills, while testing evaluates all skills.

Answer explanation

Assessment is a broader term that involves gathering information about a learner's progress over time, while testing is more specific and measures performance at a particular point.

Which of the following is an example of a summative assessment?

• A daily quiz

• A final exam

• A peer reviews

• A self-assessment

Answer explanation

A final exam is typically given at the end of a course to measure overall achievement and is considered a summative assessment.

Which of the following is an example of a formative assessment?

• A final exam to determine a student’s overall grade

• A standardized test to compare a student’s English proficiency grade

• A teacher’s written feedback on a student’s essay

• A placement test to determine a student’s starting level

Answer explanation

Teacher feedback on a student´s writing provides specific information about the student´s strengths and weaknesses, allowing them to improve their writing skills.

Decide whether each statement is True or False: Assessment is a broader term than testing.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Assessment encompasses a wider range of activities and methods for gathering information about a learner's progress.

Decide whether each statement is True or False: Testing is always more formal than assessment.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Both assessment and testing can be formal or informal, depending on the purpose.

Decide whether each statement is True or False: Assessment is primarily used to improve instruction.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Assessment provides feedback to teachers so they can adjust their teaching strategies to better meet the needs of their students.