Bloom's Taxonomy Verbs in English Language Teaching Tests

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What is the main purpose of a test specifications document?

To detail the grading rubrics

To provide information on the school facilities

To outline the test schedule

To help teachers prepare students for exams (correct)

In the context of assessment questions, what is the significance of Bloom's taxonomy verbs?

They inform the exam timing and duration

They set the passing score for students

They determine the number of questions to include in an exam

They guide the complexity and type of questions to ask (correct)

When developing assessment questions, what role does question design play?

Decides the seating arrangement in the exam hall

Determines the font size for the questions

Shapes how students will show mastery of learning objectives (correct)

Affects the test duration

Why is it important for all teachers to follow the same process in test preparation?

To ensure fairness and consistency in student assessment Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect should a test specifications document NOT include?

Details of school holidays Signup and view all the answers

What is a critical consideration when incorporating Bloom's taxonomy verbs in assessment questions?

Creating questions with varying levels of complexity Signup and view all the answers

What is a key consideration when designing an assessment task?

Including a clear action verb Signup and view all the answers

Why should assessment task design rules remain consistent for formative and summative assessments?

To align with constructive alignment principles Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a summative assessment task?

Evaluating overall student learning at the end of a unit or course Signup and view all the answers

In designing tests for ELT, why is it important to consider the level of difficulty?

To challenge students and encourage critical thinking Signup and view all the answers

What does constructive alignment suggest about assessments and learning outcomes?

They should be carefully aligned to ensure assessment measures learning outcomes accurately Signup and view all the answers

Why is providing a model answer essential in designing an assessment task?

To guide students on expectations for their responses Signup and view all the answers

What is a key component that should be included in a test specifications document?

Course content Signup and view all the answers

In an assessment matrix, what does 'MC' stand for?

Multiple Choice Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a test specifications document?

To ensure appropriate, consistent, and fair testing Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of a TS document according to the text?

It is essential for valid assessment practices Signup and view all the answers

Which assessment component typically carries the highest point value based on the provided matrix?

Paragraph (15 pts) Signup and view all the answers

Why might rubrics be appended to a test specifications document?

To provide clarity and specificity on grading expectations Signup and view all the answers

How can looking at the verbs in the SLOs help in designing a test?

Identifying the focus areas for assessment Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a possible isolated skill question type?

Conversation Signup and view all the answers

In which cases would reading typically be used as input for productive assessment?

When assessing writing skills Signup and view all the answers

What is a common productive assessment type when listening input is video-based and can be replayed?

Essay Signup and view all the answers

How do Bloom's levels contribute to determining question types for assessments?

They guide the difficulty level of questions Signup and view all the answers

In assessment, what does 'integrated skill question types' refer to?

Questions that require the integration of various language skills Signup and view all the answers