5 Questions
What is the primary purpose of an achievement test?
To assess a student's understanding of a specific academic subject
What type of questions are typically found in an essay test?
Open-ended questions
What is an advantage of essay questions?
They measure language skills and the ability to relate information
What is a disadvantage of essay questions?
They take a lot of time to correct
What is a characteristic of an achievement test?
It is always linked to a specific academic subject
Study Notes
Achievement Test
- Measures the extent of knowledge or ability of a student in a specific field of knowledge or skill.
- Designed to assess understanding and achievement in a specific academic subject that has already been taught.
Essay Questions
- Require explanations, reasons, definitions, and more.
- Advantages:
- Measure language skills and ability to relate information.
- Facilitate ease of placement.
Disadvantages
- Do not cover a large portion of the material.
- Time-consuming to correct.
This quiz assesses knowledge on different types of assessment methods, including achievement tests and essay questions. It covers the advantages and disadvantages of each method in measuring student understanding.
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