Functions of Evaluations in Decision Making

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What is the main purpose of external evaluations?

To provide internal stakeholders with a comprehensive analysis of the program
To determine the effectiveness of the program and its achievement of objectives (correct)
To make critical program improvements based on the evaluation results
To ensure the evaluation is fully participatory and builds commitment

Which of the following is NOT considered a critical element of evaluation according to the text?

Careful analysis of the data
Periodic process of gathering data (correct)
Good information
Good data

What is the main purpose of internal evaluations conducted by teachers?

To ensure the evaluation is fully participatory with all program participants
To build commitment on the part of all involved to use the results for program improvements
To gather information about their programs and make sound decisions about their practices (correct)
To determine the effectiveness of the program and its achievement of objectives

Who should be involved in the evaluation process?

The managers, staff, and beneficiaries of the program (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between good data and good information according to the text?

Good information requires good data and careful analysis of the data (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of conducting evaluations according to the text?

To determine the effectiveness of the teaching or program and the extent to which it is achieving its objectives (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of changing the emphasis from assessment of learning to assessment for learning?

Emphasizing feedback to improve performance (D) Signup and view all the answers

What approach is suggested for gathering diverse information that reflects the true broad nature of the subject?

Emphasizing course work and portfolio assessment (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the process of assigning numbers or symbols to characteristics of interest according to specified rules?

Measurement (D) Signup and view all the answers

What serves as the vehicle used to observe an attribute, such as knowledge or abilities?

A test (C) Signup and view all the answers

What indicates what was observed through the test?

The test score (B) Signup and view all the answers

What can test scores be in nature?

Both quantitative and qualitative (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of evaluation?

To judge student achievement in a course (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a key difference between assessment and evaluation?

The methods used to collect data (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a qualitative method used in evaluation?

Ratings (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of assessment?

To improve current performance (C) Signup and view all the answers

Who typically controls the evaluation process?

An external body (B) Signup and view all the answers

How can the results of a midterm exam be used for both assessment and evaluation purposes?

To review course material related to common mistakes and to decide on a grade (D) Signup and view all the answers