Standards-Based Assessment Quiz

What is the main purpose of standards-based assessment?

• To compare students' performance against each other

• To evaluate student performance based on predetermined learning goals

• To eliminate the need for standardized tests

• To focus only on language proficiency in academic settings

Which of the following is an example of a standardized test influenced by educational standards?

• TOEFL or IELTS

• Group projects in class

• Personal reflection essays

• Class attendance sheets

Where do educational standards typically come from?

• Only from teachers in individual classrooms

• Randomly selected by test designers

• Developed by educational leaders, curriculum designers, and policymakers

• Based on students’ personal preferences

What is one key characteristic of standards-based education?

• Curriculum, instruction, and assessment are aligned with clear learning objectives

• Learning goals are unclear and flexible

• It focuses only on memorization of facts

• Students are graded based on how well they perform compared to their classmates

What is the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) mainly used for?

• Setting national policies for math and science education

• Assessing students’ physical fitness levels

• Defining language proficiency levels and guiding language instruction

• Determining school funding allocations

Which of the following is considered a disadvantage of standards-based assessment?

• It provides clear learning goals for students

• It ensures fairness in assessment

• It helps align curriculum and assessment

• It can lead to teaching to the test, limiting creativity

In U.S. education, which organization developed ESL standards for English language learners?

• UNESCO

• The World Health Organization (WHO)

• Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

• The United Nations