Assessment Methods and Techniques Quiz

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What is the Latin root word for 'assessment' and what does it mean?

Assidere - to gather data

Assessare - to analyze data

Assessare - to make decisions

Assidere - to sit beside another (correct)

How is Assessment in Learning characterized?

From a single source only

Static and one-time process

Based on general objectives

A process based on specific objectives and from multiple sources (correct)

What is the difference between Assessment in Learning and measurement of learning?

Assessment is informal, while measurement is formal

Assessment is long term, while measurement is short term

Assessment focuses on decision-making, while measurement focuses on data collection (correct)

Assessment uses tools, while measurement only assesses through tests

What is the difference between evaluation and measurement in learning?

Evaluation interprets data, while measurement collects data Signup and view all the answers

In Assessment and Testing, what does a 'constructed response' refer to?

An assessment with open-ended questions like essays or short answers Signup and view all the answers

What qualities should Assessment and Testing possess to be effective?

Valid, reliable, and having an appropriate difficulty level Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a bias-free scoring method?

Objective multiple-choice format Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a Table of Specifications (TOS)?

To map out the essential aspects of a test Signup and view all the answers

Which statistical method is used to describe and interpret test results?

Descriptive statistics Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of assessment in learning?

Criterion-referenced assessment Signup and view all the answers

According to Classical Test Theory (CTT), what explains variations in examinee performance on a measure?

Variations in their abilities Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a diagnostic assessment?

To detect learning problems or difficulties of learners Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of Classical Test Theory (CTT)?

Estimates item difficulty based on frequency of correct answers Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about formative assessment is TRUE?

It aims to provide information to teachers and learners on how to improve the teaching-learning process. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a placement assessment?

To group learners based on their entry performance Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of assessment and grading in education?

To assign a value to a learner's achievement based on criteria Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of traditional assessment?

It utilizes objective and subjective pencil-and-paper tests. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of summative assessment?

To determine learners' mastery of content or attainment of learning outcomes Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Assessment in Learning

Defined as the process of gathering quantitative and/or qualitative data to make informed decisions relevant to the learners.
A systematic and purpose-oriented collection, analysis, and interpretation of evidence of student learning.
Used to further promote and manage learning.

Characteristics of Assessment in Learning

A process
Based on specific objectives
From multiple sources

Comparison with Measurement and Evaluation

Measurement: actual collection of information on student learning through various strategies and tools.
Evaluation: the process of making a decision or judgment based on the information collected from measurement.

Types of Assessment

Formative Assessment: provides information to both teachers and learners on how to improve the teaching-learning process.
- Used at the beginning and during instruction.
Summative Assessment: determines learners' mastery of content or attainment of learning outcomes.
Diagnostic Assessment: detects learning problems or difficulties to ensure corrective measures or interventions.
- Done at the beginning of the school year or during instruction.
Placement Assessment: determines what learners already know or what their needs are to inform design of instruction.
- Used at the beginning of the school year to group learners according to their needs.

Traditional Assessment

Uses conventional strategies or tools to provide information about student learning.
Includes objective and subjective, pencil-and-paper tests.

Assessment Formats

Objective Format: multiple choice, enumeration, etc. with exact correct answers, more bias-free scoring.
Subjective Format: essay, etc. with less objective scoring, especially if no rubrics are used.

Test Construction

Table of Specification (TOS): maps out the essential aspects of a test, including test objectives, contents, and item distribution.

Psychometric Theories

Classical Test Theory (CTT): explains variations in performance due to variations in abilities, estimates item difficulty based on frequency or number of correct answers.
Item Response Theory (IRT): analyzes test items by estimating the probability of correct or incorrect answers.

Assessment and Grading

Grading: the process of assigning a value to a learner's performance or achievement based on specific criteria or standards.
Provides information on whether a learner passed or failed a subject or assessment task.
Final grade is the summation from multiple sources.

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Test your knowledge on assessment methods like objective and subjective formats, Table of Specification (TOS), and descriptive statistics used to interpret test results.