Assessment Methods in Education

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What is the main limitation of self-report questionnaires?

Lengthy to evaluate

Difficulty in administering the questionnaire

Honesty of the respondent (correct)

Difficulty in creating questions

What is the purpose of using self-report questionnaires in a pre-test and post-test design?

To assess change in attitude, interest, or motivation (correct)

To assess student motivation

To diagnose student's mental and emotional state

To assess student knowledge

What is an advantage of using self-report questionnaires?

No personal biases are involved

Easy to administer to a large group

Immediate results and information can be obtained (correct)

They are always honest and truthful

What is the term for a type of self-report questionnaire that asks respondents to rate their agreement or disagreement with a statement?

Likert Scale Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a self-report questionnaire format?

Likert Scale Signup and view all the answers

Why are self-report questionnaires popular in educational research?

They are easy to administer and provide immediate results Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of portfolio assessment?

To gather multiple indicators of student growth and development over time Signup and view all the answers

What type of assessment is portfolio assessment considered an alternative to?

Traditional pen-and-paper objective tests Signup and view all the answers

What does a portfolio typically consist of?

A collection of students' best works and materials Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of portfolio assessment over one-time performance tasks?

It allows for examination of multiple evidence of learning over time Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of portfolio assessment?

Student growth and development over time Signup and view all the answers

What type of assessment is portfolio assessment an example of?

Authentic assessment Signup and view all the answers

What is an advantage of an interview as a form of assessment?

It allows for in-depth information gathering and probing of responses. Signup and view all the answers

What is a limitation of a structured interview?

Predetermined questions tend to limit flexibility. Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of an interview in formative assessment?

It allows students to qualify and expand their previous answers. Signup and view all the answers

Why is trust-building important in an interview?

To help students express their feelings and emotions. Signup and view all the answers

What type of assessment is an interview an example of?

Formative assessment Signup and view all the answers

What is an advantage of an interview over written instruments?

It allows for probing of responses. Signup and view all the answers