Types of assessment
What type of assessment allows students to demonstrate their knowledge by selecting the correct answer from a set of choices?
Multiple-choice assessment
What is the primary purpose of international standardized tests?
A) To measure the academic performance of students within a specific country
B) To assess the knowledge and skills of students from various countries on a standardized scale
C) To assess students academic performance in developed countries
D) To assess ONLY knowledge of students from various countries on a standardized scale
B) To assess the knowledge and skills of students from various countries on a standardized scale
What does PISA stand for?
Programme for International Student Assessment
What does TIMSS stand for?
A) Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study
B) Test of International Mathematics and Science Skills
C) The International Mathematics and Science Survey
D) The International Assessment of Mathematics and Science
A) Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study
What type of assessment is designed to identify students' strengths and weaknesses to support their learning and academic growth?
In which type of assessment do students actively participate in constructing their responses or performing a task to showcase their understanding and skills?
A) Formative assessment
B) Authentic assessment
C) Traditional assessment
D) Standardized assessment
B) Authentic assessment
Which of the following is not an international standardized test?
A) PISA (Program for International Student Assessment)
B) TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
C) TIMSS (Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study)
D) NAS (National Achievement Survey)
D) NAS (National Achievement Survey)
Which organization conducts the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA)?
A) International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO)
B) Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)
C) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
D) International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA)
B) Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)
What is the primary focus of the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS)?
A) Assessing students' reading comprehension skills
B) Comparing educational funding across different countries
C) Evaluating students' mathematical and scientific knowledge and skills
D) Analyzing students' creativity and artistic abilities
C) Evaluating students' mathematical and scientific knowledge and skills
Which international standardized test is focused on measuring the abilities of 15-year-old students in mathematics, science, and reading?
A) PISA (Program for International Student Assessment)
PISA (Program for International Student Assessment)
Which type of assessment aims to assess a student's ability to apply knowledge in real-world situations or scenarios?
A) Norm-referenced assessment
B) Criterion-referenced assessment
C) Performance assessment
D) Diagnostic assessment
C) Performance assessment
How often is the PISA test administered?
A) Every year
B) Every two years
C) Every three years
D) Every five years
C) Every three years
What does the PISA measure?
A) Mathematics, Science, and Reading Literacy
B) Mathematics, Science, and Computer Literacy
C) History, Geography, and Literature Literacy
D) Economics, Mathematics, and Science Literacy
A) Mathematics, Science, and Reading Literacy
What is the primary focus of the TIMSS assessment? A) Assessing students' reading and writing skills
B) Evaluating students' mathematical and scientific knowledge and skills
C) Measuring students' proficiency in multiple foreign languages
D) Examining students' artistic and creative abilities
B) Evaluating students' mathematical and scientific knowledge and skills
What type of assessment compares a student's performance against the performance of their peers and provides a ranking or percentile score?
Norm-referenced assessment
In a rubric-based assessment, how are students' responses or performances typically evaluated?
A) By comparing them to a predetermined standard B) By ranking them against their peers' performance C) By using a statistical norm to determine grades D) By administering standardized tests
A) By comparing them to a predetermined standard
Which international standardized test is focused on measuring the abilities of fourth and eighth-grade students in mathematics and science?
TIMSS
What's unique about PISA in regards to its problems?
They're "real-world" problems.
How often is the TIMSS assessment conducted?
A) Every year
B) Every two years
C) Every three years
D) Every four years
D) Every four years
In a criterion-referenced assessment, how are the passing criteria typically determined?
A) By comparing the student's performance to a set standard or proficiency level.
B) By comparing the student's performance to the performance of their peers.
C) By using statistical norms to establish the passing score.
D) By comparing scores of students
A) By comparing the student's performance to a set standard or proficiency level.
In a norm-referenced assessment, what does it mean if a student scores at the 75th percentile?
A) The student's score is 75 out of 100.
B) The student scored higher than 75% of their peers.
C) The student's score is the average score of their peers.
D) The student's score is 75% of the highest possible score.
B) The student scored higher than 75% of their peers.
Which international standardized test is commonly used for English language proficiency assessment for non-native speakers?
A) PISA (Programme for International Student Assessment)
B) TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
C) GRE (Graduate Record Examinations)
D) GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test)
B) TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Which age group of students does the PISA test primarily target?
A) Elementary school students
B) Middle school students
C) High school students
D) College students
C) High school students
What is the purpose of conducting TIMSS in different countries?
A) To rank countries based on their students' academic performance
B) To identify trends in international education policies
C) To benchmark students' performance against a global standard
D) To compare educational funding across different countries
C) To benchmark students' performance against a global standard
What type of assessment is primarily concerned with measuring a student's mastery of specific learning objectives or standards?
Criterion-referenced assessment