UNIT 5 - BLOQUE II - SEM 2 - MAES

What is the main purpose of classroom-based assessment?

• To replace national examinations

• To inform and improve the teaching-learning process

• To rank students against each other

Which of the following best characterizes formative assessment?

• It is used only at the end of a term

• It focuses on grading rather than feedback

• It informs instruction through continuous evaluation

What distinguishes summative assessment from formative assessment?

• It relies on peer feedback

• It typically involves formal grading

• It is not influenced by external standards

According to McNamara’s three-fold framework, which dimension refers to the information collected in assessment?

• Interpretation

• Use

• Evidence

What should a teacher consider when designing an assessment task?

• The students’ preferred learning styles

• The ability to justify the task in terms of learning goals

• How similar the task is to final exams

Which type of assessment emphasizes daily decision-making processes in the classroom?

• Standardized testing

• Classroom-based assessment

• Norm-referenced assessment

Why is it important for students to understand the rationale behind assessment tasks?

• It motivates them to compete with peers

• It helps them view assessment as part of their learning

• It makes grading easier for teachers

How do external standards function within educational assessment?

• They are optional for curriculum design

• They provide benchmarks to evaluate curricula and tests

• They eliminate the need for formative assessment

What is one major criticism of language proficiency frameworks?

• They are too flexible

• They have weak theoretical grounding in language development

• They encourage individualization in assessment

How do external standards influence classroom assessment?

• They ensure all assessment is student-centered

• They dictate expected L2 development outcomes

• They reduce the need for instructional planning