Assessment and Testing Definitions
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What is the main purpose of assessment according to the provided text?

  • To define educational terms
  • To conduct tests under contrived circumstances
  • To measure the quality, ability, skill, or knowledge of students
  • To monitor progress and make educational decisions (correct)

How is a test different from assessment?

  • A test measures the degree to which an individual possesses a particular characteristic.
  • A test is a special form of assessment made under contrived circumstances. (correct)
  • A test is administered verbally, while assessment involves questions and activities.
  • There is no difference between a test and assessment.

What does measurement aim to obtain?

  • An examination of knowledge or ability
  • A numerical description of an individual's characteristics (correct)
  • An instrument for systematic procedure
  • A set of questions in a uniform manner

Which statement best describes formative assessment?

<p>It provides feedback to the learner to identify strengths and weaknesses for future improvement. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is a test?

<p>An examination of somebody’s knowledge or ability. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between testing and assessment according to the provided text?

<p>Assessment is the process of gathering information to monitor progress and make educational decisions, while testing measures individual characteristics. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of summative assessment?

<p>To make decisions for grading or progression readiness (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When does formal assessment typically occur?

<p>At the end of an educational activity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When is continuous assessment most appropriate?

<p>Throughout a learning experience to determine subsequent progression (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does product assessment focus on?

<p>Evaluating the result or outcome of a process (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of assessment has only one correct response per item?

<p>Convergent assessment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes divergent assessments?

<p>They are more authentic and appropriate for evaluating higher cognitive skills (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between informal and formal assessment?

<p>The awareness of students about the assessment purposes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between continuous and final assessment?

<p>The occurrence throughout a learning experience vs. only at the end of a learning activity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does process assessment focus on?

<p>The cognitive steps in performing a mathematical operation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When is formal assessment most associated with increased stress?

<p>When students are aware that the task they are doing is for assessment purposes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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