Quiz on Assessment Concepts

What is the purpose of diagnostic assessment?

• To measure students' final grades

• To provide entertainment in class

• To identify students' problems early

• To compare students with each other

What type of assessment is used to improve teaching?

• Formative assessment

• Final assessment

• Summative assessment

• Standardized assessment

What does summative assessment measure?

• Students' homework completion

• Students' attendance

• Students' overall achievement after a period

• Students' daily participation

Which type of test measures students' knowledge in a specific subject?

• Proficiency test

• Achievement test

• Aptitude test

• Diagnostic test

What is the goal of a placement test?

• To entertain students

• To assess students' physical fitness

• To place students in the right program

• To evaluate students' social skills

What does criterion-referenced reporting focus on?

• Comparing students with each other

• Students' performance against set criteria

• Students' attendance records

• Students' participation in class

What is a characteristic of formative assessment?

• It is only for teachers

• It is continuous during learning

• It is done at the end of a course

• It only measures final grades

What does a proficiency test evaluate?

• Students' social skills

• Students' physical fitness

• Students' creativity

• Students' ability to read and write

What is the main focus of diagnostic tests?

• To measure final grades

• To identify areas for improvement

• To compare students' scores

• To assess attendance

What is the purpose of reporting in assessment?

• To evaluate teachers

• To compare students with each other

• To provide feedback on performance

• To entertain students