Fundamentals of Assessment Quiz

Purposes of Assessment

• The main purpose of assessment is to measure student learning outcomes, understanding, and proficiency.

Types of Assessment

• A test is a formal, standardized, and structured assessment to measure learner performance.

Exclusions

• "Mark" is NOT included in the definition of assessment provided in the text.
• "Graduation" is NOT mentioned as a type of assessment.

Measurement and Evaluation

• Measurement refers to the process of assigning numerical values to learner performance.
• We measure learner performance, understanding, and proficiency through assessments.

Assessment Timing

• Final (or terminal) assessment takes place at the end of a learning experience or course.
• Continuous assessment differs from final assessment in that it occurs throughout the learning experience.
• Continuous assessment provides feedback to learners throughout the learning process.

Assessment Types and Purposes

• Formative assessment is designed to assist the learning process by providing feedback to learners.
• The primary purpose of summative assessment is to evaluate learner performance at the end of a learning experience or course.
• Process assessment focuses on the learning process, measuring learner progress and effort.
• Informal assessment is unofficial and unofficial, whereas formal assessment is official and structured.

Comparison of Assessments

• Formative assessments provide feedback during the learning process, whereas summative assessments evaluate learner performance at the end.
• Continuous assessment takes place throughout the learning experience, whereas final assessment occurs at the end.