Learn vxjwzt with Quiz and Flashcards

Study Notes

A test is a set of questions or problems designed to assess an individual's knowledge, skills, or abilities in a particular area.
Tests can be used in various settings, including education, employment, and research.

Formative Test: Assesses student learning during a course or program to identify areas for improvement.
Summative Test: Evaluates student learning at the end of a course or program to determine achievement.
Diagnostic Test: Identifies an individual's strengths, weaknesses, and knowledge gaps.
Achievement Test: Measures an individual's knowledge or skills in a specific subject area.
Aptitude Test: Predicts an individual's potential to succeed in a particular area.

Assessment: Evaluates student learning and understanding.
Instruction: Guides instruction and informs teaching practices.
Placement: Determines an individual's readiness for a particular course or program.
Selection: Screens candidates for admission, employment, or other opportunities.

Item Writing: Creating individual test questions that accurately assess the desired knowledge or skill.
Pilot Testing: Trying out test items with a small group to ensure validity and reliability.
Test Validation: Ensuring that the test measures what it claims to measure.

Proctored Test: Administered in a controlled environment, usually with a supervisor.
Unproctored Test: Taken independently, often online.
Accommodations: Providing modifications for individuals with disabilities or special needs.

A test is a set of questions or problems designed to assess an individual's knowledge, skills, or abilities in a particular area.
Tests can be used in various settings, including education, employment, and research.

Formative tests assess student learning during a course or program to identify areas for improvement.
Summative tests evaluate student learning at the end of a course or program to determine achievement.
Diagnostic tests identify an individual's strengths, weaknesses, and knowledge gaps.
Achievement tests measure an individual's knowledge or skills in a specific subject area.
Aptitude tests predict an individual's potential to succeed in a particular area.

Assessment evaluates student learning and understanding.
Instruction guides instruction and informs teaching practices.
Placement determines an individual's readiness for a particular course or program.
Selection screens candidates for admission, employment, or other opportunities.

Item writing involves creating individual test questions that accurately assess the desired knowledge or skill.
Pilot testing tries out test items with a small group to ensure validity and reliability.
Test validation ensures that the test measures what it claims to measure.

Proctored tests are administered in a controlled environment, usually with a supervisor.
Unproctored tests are taken independently, often online.
Accommodations provide modifications for individuals with disabilities or special needs.