12 Questions
What is the primary purpose of a test?
To measure characteristics, qualities, abilities, knowledge or skills
Which of the following best describes the term 'measurement'?
A process of quantifying the degree of a given trait
What do instructional objectives translate into?
Learning outcomes
Which type of standard represents the level of competency compared to other students in a group?
Relative standard
What is the purpose of an evaluation?
To systematically interpret, analyze, and judge the worth of data
Which type of standard utilizes a combination of absolute maximum, absolute minimum, and relative standard?
Multiple standard
What is the primary purpose of an assessment?
To gather and organize data into an interpretable form
Which type of standard represents the highest level of performance?
Absolute maximum
What is the primary purpose of an evaluation?
To interpret, analyze, appraise or judge the worth of data
Which statement best describes the relationship between instructional objectives and learning outcomes?
Learning outcomes are translated from instructional objectives
Which type of standard represents the minimum level of performance that can be attained by the majority of students?
Absolute minimum
What is the primary purpose of a test?
To measure any characteristics, quality, ability, knowledge or skill
Study Notes
Assessment and Evaluation
- A test is an instrument designed to measure characteristics, qualities, abilities, knowledge, or skills.
- Measurement is the process of quantifying the degree to which someone or something possesses a given trait.
- Assessment is the process of gathering and organizing data into an interpretable form for judgment or decision-making.
- Evaluation is the process of systematic interpretation, analysis, appraisal, or judgment of the worth of organized data for decision-making.
Expectations and Standards
- Expectations are provided by instructional objectives, which are translated into learning outcomes.
- Standards are levels of performance set by schools as measures of excellence or attainment.
Types of Standards
- Absolute maximum standard: a level of performance that can be reached by only a few students.
- Absolute minimum standard: a level of performance that can be attained by the majority of students, which may guarantee promotion to the next higher year level.
- Relative standard: the level of competency compared with the performance of other students in a class or group.
- Multiple standard: a level of performance or competency that utilizes a combination of the above three, employed to document and determine the learning growth pattern of students.
Test your knowledge on the concepts of measurement, assessment, and evaluation. This quiz covers the definitions and differences between these terms.
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