10 Questions
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?
Direct performance test
What type of test is it when a teacher asks students to write a paragraph to test their knowledge?
Direct performance test
What type of test is it when a teacher asks students to write an essay or a letter to test their writing?
Direct performance test
What type of test is it when a teacher gives students a multiple-choice test to measure their knowledge?
Indirect competence test
What type of test uses language skills to test students of language components?
Direct competence test
What is the main purpose of a direct performance test?
To assess students' ability to use language in a real-life situation
What is unique about an indirect performance test?
It measures students' language use through recognition
What type of test is it when a teacher asks students to reorder events in a story?
Direct performance test
What type of test is it when a teacher asks students to choose the correct answer from a set of options?
Indirect competence test
What is the main difference between a direct competence test and a direct performance test?
The type of task required
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.
This quiz assesses knowledge of language assessment methods, including direct and indirect competence and performance tests.
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