Assessment and Testing Quiz

What is the primary purpose of summative assessment?

• To provide detailed feedback on performance

• To conclude a period of learning with a grade

• To identify specific areas of weakness

• To motivate further study

How does formative assessment differ from summative assessment?

• It is conducted after a course.

• It focuses on feedback and improvement during learning.

• It avoids assigning grades.

• It replaces summative assessments entirely.

What is diagnostic assessment used for?

• Summarizing a student's final performance

• Identifying strengths and weaknesses for targeted teaching

• Testing general knowledge

• Ranking students within a class

Which of the following is an example of criterion-referenced assessment?

• Comparing a student's performance with classmates

• Measuring performance against fixed standards

• Ranking students in percentile groups

• Assessing improvement based on personal progress

What is a common drawback of norm-referenced assessment?

• It is too subjective.

• It cannot compare students.

• It may not reflect individual progress.

• It avoids group comparisons.

What does a portfolio assessment typically include?

• A single final exam

• A collection of student work over time

• Only multiple-choice quizzes

• Grammar and vocabulary tests

Why is continuous assessment beneficial?

• It reduces the teacher's workload.

• It provides ongoing insights into student progress.

• It avoids assigning grades.

• It is entirely objective.

What is a disadvantage of using self-assessment?

• It cannot measure vocabulary knowledge.

• Students may find it difficult to evaluate themselves objectively.

• It requires no teacher involvement.

• It discourages reflection.

Which type of assessment is most likely to reduce test anxiety?

• Surprise tests

• Summative exams

• Alternative assessments like portfolios

• Standardized assessments

What is one benefit of using rubrics in assessment?

• They limit student creativity.

• They provide clear criteria for grading.

• They reduce teacher preparation time.

• They avoid subjective grading.