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What is the primary purpose of an achievement test?
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?
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?
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?
What is a disadvantage of essay questions?
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What is a characteristic of an achievement test?
What is a characteristic of an achievement test?
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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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Description
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.
