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What type of test is it when a teacher asks students to put pictures in the correct order based on a story they have listened to?
What type of test is it when a teacher asks students to put pictures in the correct order based on a story they have listened to?
What type of test is it when a teacher asks students to write a paragraph to test their knowledge?
What type of test is it when a teacher asks students to write a paragraph to test their knowledge?
What type of test is it when a teacher asks students to write an essay or a letter to test their writing?
What type of test is it when a teacher asks students to write an essay or a letter to test their writing?
What type of test is it when a teacher gives students a multiple-choice test to measure their knowledge?
What type of test is it when a teacher gives students a multiple-choice test to measure their knowledge?
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What type of test uses language skills to test students of language components?
What type of test uses language skills to test students of language components?
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What is the main purpose of a direct performance test?
What is the main purpose of a direct performance test?
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What is unique about an indirect performance test?
What is unique about an indirect performance test?
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What type of test is it when a teacher asks students to reorder events in a story?
What type of test is it when a teacher asks students to reorder events in a story?
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What type of test is it when a teacher asks students to choose the correct answer from a set of options?
What type of test is it when a teacher asks students to choose the correct answer from a set of options?
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What is the main difference between a direct competence test and a direct performance test?
What is the main difference between a direct competence test and a direct performance test?
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Study Notes
Language Assessment Tests
- Direct competence test: measures language skills by testing students' ability to perform a task, such as writing a paragraph or essay.
- Indirect competence test: measures language knowledge by testing students' comprehension of language components, such as grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation.
- Direct performance test: assesses students' ability to perform a language task, such as writing a letter or ordering pictures based on a story.
- Indirect performance test: measures students' language knowledge through multiple-choice tests or other indirect methods.
Examples of Language Assessment Tests
- Putting pictures in the correct order based on a story: direct performance test, assessing listening skills.
- Writing a paragraph or essay: direct competence test, assessing writing skills.
- Multiple-choice test: indirect performance test, measuring language knowledge.
- Writing a letter: direct competence test, assessing writing skills.
Key Features of Language Assessment Tests
- Direct tests assess language skills through performance tasks.
- Indirect tests measure language knowledge through comprehension and multiple-choice questions.
- Language assessment tests can evaluate various language skills, including listening, writing, and speaking.
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This quiz assesses knowledge of language assessment methods, including direct and indirect competence and performance tests.
