Assessment in Education

Which is referred to as assessment for learning?

• Summative assessment

• Formative assessment

• Diagnostic assessment

• Self-assessment

Which is referred to as assessment as learning?

• Summative assessment

• Formative assessment

• Diagnostic assessment

• Self-assessment

Which is referred to as assessment of learning?

• Summative assessment

• Formative assessment

• Diagnostic assessment

• Self-assessment

If the scores in formative assessment are recorded, for which purpose?

• For record keeping to trace student's progress

• For grading purposes

• For comparison of the progress of one student against other students

• For the school record needed for regular reporting

Should formative assessment be graded?

• No, formative assessment just intends to find out where students are so teacher can adjust instruction.

• No, teaching has not begun; there is no sense assessing for grading purposes.

• Yes, like other forms of assessment.

• Yes, so students will get inspired to study more.

In Outcome-based Teaching and Learning (OBTL), which is the basis of what to assess?

• Intended learning outcomes

• Teaching-learning activities

• Subject matter

• The development stage of the learner result

Which statement on Outcome-based Teaching and Learning (OBTL) is CORRECT?

• The subject matter determines the intended learning outcome.

• The teaching-learning activities likewise determine the learning outcome.

• The assessment task determines the learning outcome.

• The intended learning outcomes determine/s subject matter, teaching- learning activities, learning resources and assessment task.

Study this multiple choice test item then answer the question. Which is the capital of the Philippines?

• Manila

• Baguio City

• Quezon City

• Manuel L. Quezon

Here is a test item. Study it then answers the question below: is said to be the 'rice granary of the Philippines,' How can the question be improved?

• Put the blank at the end or near the end of the sentence.

• Specify if you are asking for a region, province etc.

• Make it a True-False test.

• Make it a multiple choice test.

Which is a form of pre-assessment that allows a teacher to determine individual student’s knowledge including misconceptions before instruction?

• Diagnostic test

• Summative test

• Formative test

• Preliminary test