Assessment Fairness and Reliability Quiz

What does 'fairness' in assessment traditionally emphasize?

• Considering cultural backgrounds

• Equal treatment for all students

• Personalized tasks

• Adaptive feedback

According to modern views, fairness includes:

• Giving the same test to all students

• Taking into account individual differences

• Removing all subjective elements

• Using only standardized tests

Reliability in traditional assessment focuses on:

• Consistency of test scores

• Student perceptions

• Authentic learning experiences

• Formative feedback

A modern view of reliability includes:

• Emphasis on grading curves

• Considering student motivation

• Balancing consistency with meaningful context

• Strict scoring rubrics only

Validity traditionally refers to:

• How well a test looks professional

• The test's ability to cover all possible content

• The extent to which a test measures what it claims to measure

• Whether a test is multiple-choice

Which of the following is emphasized in modern views of validity?

• Student enjoyment

• Alignment with real-life language use

• Uniform test formats

• Long test duration

Objectivity in traditional testing means:

• Avoiding biased content

• Allowing teacher interpretation

• Using teacher-made tasks

• Strict scoring rules and no personal judgment

Modern perspectives on objectivity suggest:

• Subjective views are always harmful

• Objective tests are outdated

• Professional judgment can be reliable if transparent

• Only computers should grade tests

Which of the following best represents fairness in modern assessments?

• Ignoring learner diversity

• Giving more time to students who need it

• Same tasks and timing for everyone

• Random grading to remove bias

Which factor is NOT typically included in traditional views of assessment reliability?

• Inter-rater consistency

• Test-retest reliability

• Real-life application

• Internal consistency