Introduction to Evaluation

What does the term 'evaluation' mean?

• Determination of the value, nature, character, or quality of something or someone

• A process of creating something new

• A method of collecting data

• A way to organize information

What is the ultimate goal of evaluation?

• To make a judgment

• To gather information

• To create a hypothesis

• To conduct an experiment

What does the 'C' in the acronym CESSPIT stand for?

• Clearly

• Carefully

• Creatively

• Cautiously

Which word represents the 'E' in the acronym CESSPIT?

• Energetically

• Effectively

• Efficiently

• Elegantly

Identify the word that corresponds to the 'S' in CESSPIT.

• Softly

• Sincerely

• Strongly

• Silently

What does the 'P' in CESSPIT stand for?

• Politely

• Powerfully

• Patiently

• Passionately

What does it mean to ‘evaluate’ something?

• To ignore it

• To assess its value or quality

• To create it

• To destroy it

Which of the below is an example of evaluation?

• The writer has used foreshadowing to present Chris' fear in the text.

• The writer has thoughtfully presented Chris' fear in the text.

• The writer has used positive language to present Chris' fear in the text.

• The writer has compared Chris' fear in Text 1 with Aisha's anger in Text 2.

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of evaluation?

• To form an opinion about quality

• To summarize without judgment

• To assess strengths and weaknesses

• To determine value

When evaluating in the exam, whose opinion should you focus on?

• The writer

• The reader

• Yours

• The characters