Intro to testing

Which of the following best defines a "test" in educational assessment?

• The judgment made on student quality

• The process of assigning numbers to performance

• A tool used to systematically measure behavior samples

• A method of comparing students to national norms

What is the primary goal of measurement in the context of assessment?

• Making educational judgments

• Assigning numerical values to traits or behaviors

• Improving curriculum design

• Conducting oral interviews

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of assessment?

• To compare teacher salaries

• To aid learning

• To diagnose student needs

• To improve teaching

Which concept involves making value judgments about performance?

• Testing

• Measurement

• Assessment

• Evaluation

Which of the following correctly matches the assessment type with its aim?

• Formative – To select students for certification

• Summative – To improve instruction

• Norm-referenced – To compare student to peers

• Criterion-referenced – To assign grades

What does constructive alignment refer to?

• Aligning students’ goals with parental expectations

• Aligning curriculum with national exams

• Aligning learning outcomes, instruction, and assessment

• Aligning school policies with educational standards

Which type of assessment is conducted continuously during instruction?

• Summative

• Norm-referenced

• Formative

• Alternative

In which assessment type are grades usually not assigned, and results indicate whether a skill or knowledge has been achieved?

• Norm-referenced

• Criterion-referenced

• Summative

• Formative

Which of the following best describes traditional assessment?

• Uses projects and portfolios

• Assesses real-world application

• Focuses on standardised, structured testing

• Encourages peer and self-assessment

What distinguishes alternative assessment from traditional assessment?

• It is only used at universities

• It focuses on memorization

• It emphasizes higher-order thinking and real-life application

• It uses only oral tests