Assessment Methods in Education
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What is the primary purpose of an achievement test?

  • To assess a student's understanding of a specific academic subject (correct)
  • To measure a student's language skills
  • To evaluate a teacher's teaching methods
  • To rank students in a class
  • What type of questions are typically found in an essay test?

  • Short-answer questions
  • Open-ended questions (correct)
  • True or false questions
  • Multiple-choice questions
  • What is an advantage of essay questions?

  • They are easy to administer
  • They are quick to correct
  • They cover a large portion of material
  • They measure language skills and the ability to relate information (correct)
  • What is a disadvantage of essay questions?

    <p>They take a lot of time to correct</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of an achievement test?

    <p>It is always linked to a specific academic subject</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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.

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    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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