48 Questions
What is Test Administration divided into?
Pre-planning and testing operation
What is the purpose of announcing the test to examinees beforehand?
To give students a chance to prepare themselves intellectually, emotionally, and physically
What should the examiner do before administering a standardized test?
Study the accompanying manual carefully
What are the activities included in pre-planning?
Announcing the test, becoming familiar with the test, ensuring satisfactory testing conditions
What is test administration concerned with?
The total organization, management, execution, supervision of tests, and proper follow-up functions
What is the purpose of test administration?
To utilize test results
Who needs to study the test manual carefully before administering a test?
The examiner
What should the examiner ensure before the test?
That the testing conditions are satisfactory
What is the primary purpose of minimizing cheating through seating arrangements?
To prevent examinees from seeing each other's responses
Why is it important for the examiner to follow the test directions carefully?
To maintain the test's validity and reliability
What is the purpose of establishing rapport between the examiner and examinees?
To create a condition that encourages examinees to do their best
Why is it important for the examiner to be prepared for special problems during the test?
To handle unexpected issues that may arise
What is the purpose of making special provisions for examinees with physical handicaps or differences?
To ensure they have an equal opportunity to demonstrate their capabilities
What is the purpose of having multiple forms of the test?
To reduce cheating opportunities
What is the purpose of having multiple proctors during the test?
To ensure adequate supervision and minimize cheating
Why is it important to make an answer key in advance?
To ensure consistency in scoring
What is a potential benefit of using whole (global) scoring for essays?
It provides a quick general evaluation of the answer.
What is a unique advantage of objective tests?
They can be scored quickly and objectively.
What key factor must a tester decide before scoring an essay test?
Whether to use whole scoring or analysis scoring
Which of the following is NOT typically part of alternative assessments?
True/False questions
Why might analysis scoring be considered more meaningful than whole scoring?
It provides a more detailed evaluation of each component.
In the context of objective tests, what is typically assigned to incorrect or omitted responses?
No points
Which session discusses alternative assessment in the provided contents?
Session 4
What was the purpose of the new proposal of alternative assessment that emerged in the 1990s?
To triangulate data about students by using additional measurements
What is the primary focus of 'Test Administration' in the context of language testing?
The total organization, management, execution, supervision of tests along with proper follow-up functions and adequate reporting and utilization of test results.
What are the two main parts of test administration?
Pre-planning and testing operation.
Why is it important for examinees to be informed beforehand about the test?
So they can prepare themselves intellectually, emotionally, and physically.
What should the examiner do to ensure familiarity with the test, especially if they are not the test constructor?
Study the accompanying manual carefully before administering the test.
What is the purpose of minimizing cheating during the test?
To ensure the test results accurately reflect the examinees' abilities.
What is the examiner's role in ensuring satisfactory testing conditions?
To ensure that the testing environment is conducive to fair and effective testing.
What is the importance of proper follow-up functions in test administration?
To ensure that test results are adequately reported and utilized.
Why is it important for the examiner to be familiar with the test administration procedure?
To ensure that the test is administered correctly and fairly.
What are the physical conditions that need to be ensured during testing?
Seating, lighting, ventilation, temperature, noise level and other physical conditions
Why is it important to have multiple forms of the test?
To minimize cheating by having different items or different item arrangements
What is the examiner's role in establishing rapport during the test?
To create a condition of rapport, a relationship between examiner and examinees that encourages the latter to do their best
What should the examiner be prepared for during the test?
Special problems, such as anxious or handicapped individuals
Why is it important to apply scoring rules to all students?
To ensure fairness and consistency in test evaluation
What is the purpose of having multiple proctors during the test?
To minimize cheating and ensure a smooth testing operation
What should the examiner do before administering a standardized test?
Follow the test directions carefully and prepare for special problems
What is the benefit of making an answer key in advance?
To ensure accuracy and consistency in scoring
What is the main advantage of scoring objective tests?
Efficiency and objectivity in scoring
What is the purpose of triangulating data about students through alternative assessments?
To assemble additional measurements of students
What is the benefit of using analysis scoring in essay tests?
It is more meaningful than whole scoring
What is the role of the tester in scoring essay tests?
To decide whether to score the question as a whole or assign separate weights to different components
What is the purpose of using multiple forms of the test?
To minimize cheating
What is self-assessment in alternative assessments?
A method of evaluating one's own performance
What is the benefit of using portfolios in alternative assessments?
To collect a range of student work over time
What is the main characteristic of alternative assessments?
They are wide-ranging and diverse
This quiz covers the content of Session 3 in Language Testing, focusing on teacher-centered approaches. It includes test elicitation techniques, test construction, and test administration and evaluation.
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