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WorksheetsAssessment 3
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 9mins
What is the main difference between proficiency tests and achievement tests?
Proficiency tests are based on course content, while achievement tests are not
Proficiency tests measure people's ability in a language without considering training, while achievement tests measure success in achieving course objectives
Achievement tests are primarily used for diagnostic purposes, while proficiency tests are not
Achievement tests focus on broad language skills, while proficiency tests do not
What approach is preferred when creating final achievement tests?
The syllabus-content approach
The proficiency-based approach
The achievement-oriented approach
The diagnostic approach
What is the main purpose of diagnostic tests?
To identify learners' strengths and weaknesses
To measure proficiency in a language
To evaluate the success of achieving course objectives
To establish the content of language courses.
What is the purpose of a proficiency test?
To measure ability in a language
To assess achievement in language courses
To identify strengths and weaknesses
To evaluate language skills for a specific purpose
What approach is used to create achievement tests? (Capital letters)
(a)
What is the purpose of placement tests?
To test students' general knowledge
To provide information for appropriate placement in teaching programs
To evaluate students' teaching abilities
To assess students' creativity
Who is more likely to be responsible for achievement tests rather than proficiency tests?
(CAPITAL LETTERS)
(a)
What is direct testing according to the text?
Testing that requires candidates to write compositions
Testing that measures productive skills of speaking and writing
Testing that measures how well candidates pronounce a language
Testing that uses authentic tasks and texts
Why is it challenging to conduct direct testing for listening and reading skills?
Candidates are more aware that they are being tested
Tasks for listening and reading cannot be as authentic
It is harder to measure speaking and writing skills
Candidates need to demonstrate successful listening and reading
What does discrete point testing refer to?
Testing multiple elements at once
Testing one element at a time
Testing without scoring
Testing one element at a time
Which of the following is an example of integrative testing?
Multiple choice test
Dictation
Composition writing
Grammar test
Which testing method is said to be objective?
Composition scoring
Multiple choice test
Short answer response scoring
Impressionistic scoring
Yes or No : Integrative tests are always direct, and discrete point tests are always indirect.
Yes
No
What is the main reason for seeking objectivity in scoring?
Easier for the candidate
Increases the level of difficulty
Greater reliability
Allows for subjective judgement
How can reliable subjective scoring be achieved?
By using only multiple choice questions
By scoring a composition based on impressions
By achieving agreement between different scorers
By avoiding scoring compositions
Which of the following scoring methods is considered more subjective?
Short answer response scoring
Multiple choice test scoring
Composition scoring
Dictation scoring
