EDUC 105 – Assessment in Learning 1 UNIT 1: NATURE AND ROLES OF ASSESSMENT UNIT 2: RECENT TRENDS AND FOCUS OF EDUCATION Post-test
1. At the beginning of the school year, the 6-year-old pupils were tested to find out who among them could already read. The result was used to determine their sections. What kind of test was given to them? A. Diagnostic B. Formative C. Placement D. Summative ANSWER: A ANSWER: B ANSWER: C ANSWER: D
2. Mr. Yazon is comparing measurement from evaluation. Which statement gives their correct difference? A. Measurement is assigning a numerical value to a given trait while Evaluation is giving meaning to the numerical value of the trait. B. Measurement is the process of gathering data while evaluation is the process of quantifying the data gathered. C. Measurement is the process of quantifying data while evaluation is the process of organizing data D. Measurement is a pre-requisite of assessment while evaluation is a pre-requisite of testing. ANSWER: A ANSWER: B ANSWER: C ANSWER: D
3. Who among the teachers performed a diagnostic assessment? A. Mr. Palis who asked questions when the discussion was going on to know who among his students understood what he was trying to stress B. Ms. Ilagan who gave a ten-item test to find out the specific lessons which the students failed to understand C. Ms. Lawas who gave a short quiz after discussing thoroughly the lesson to determine the outcome of instruction D. Mr. Tan who administered a qualifying exam to the incoming second year BSEd students. ANSWER: A ANSWER: B ANSWER: C ANSWER: D
4. Prof. Maningas is judging the worth of the project of the students in her Science class based on a set of criteria. What process describes what Prof. Maningas is doing? A. Assessing B. Evaluating C. Measuring D. Testing ANSWER: A ANSWER: B ANSWER: C ANSWER: D
5. Mr. Melodillar is planning to do an assessment OF learning. Which of these should he include in his plan considering the purpose for the assessment? A. How to give immediate feedback to student’s strengths and weaknesses B. How to determine the area of interests of learners C. How to certify student’s achievement D. How to design one’s instruction ANSWER: A ANSWER: B ANSWER: C ANSWER: D
6. Ms. Ramos advocates assessment FOR learning. Which will she NOT likely do? A. Formative Assessment B. Diagnostic Assessment C. Placement Assessment D. Summative Assessment ANSWER: A ANSWER: B ANSWER: C ANSWER: D
7. The grade six pupils were given a diagnostic test in addition and subtraction of whole numbers to find out if they can proceed to the next unit. However, the results of the test were very low. What should the teacher do? A. Proceed to the next lesson B. Construct another test parallel to given test to determine the consistency of the scores C. Count the frequency of errors to find out the lessons that the majority of students need to learn D. Record the scores then inform the parents about the very poor performance of their child in Mathematics ANSWER: A ANSWER: B ANSWER: C ANSWER: D