Attitudes
What are attitudes according to the text?
Attitudes refer to students' feelings, values, motivation and disposition toward learning, teachers, classmates, and academic activities.
When is the diagnostic function applied and what is it for?
It is conducted before instruction begins to identify prior knowledge, skills, and learning needs.
When is diagnostic evaluation applied and what does it determine?
Takes place before learning begins. Determines students' readiness and prior knowledge.
What does the teacher observe during observation?
A) Only students’ grades
B) Students’ behavior, participation, and performance
C) The classroom furniture
D) Students’ attendance only
Which characteristic of effective evaluation means that it takes place throughout the learning process, not only at the end?
A) Flexible
B) Continuous
C) Objective
D) Participatory
Mention 3 examples of positive attitudes.
Responsibility, Respect, Participation, Motivation, Openness to learning.
Give an example of diagnostic function
A placement test at the beginning of an English course.
How does diagnostic evaluation help the teacher?
Helps teachers plan instruction.
What are interviews used for in evaluation?
A) To give final grades
B) To compare students’ scores
C) To gather information through direct conversations with students
D) To assign homework
Which characteristic indicates that evaluation follows a planned and organized process?
A) Systematic
B) Comprehensive
C) Flexible
D) Continuous
Why are positive attitudes important?
Because they create a positive learning environment, increase student engagement and participation, and improve academic performance.
What is the objective of the formative function?
It is conducted during instruction to monitor learning and provide feedback for improvement.
What is the main characteristic of formative evaluation?
Occurs during the learning process and provides ongoing feedback.
What is a portfolio?
A) A list of exam questions
B) A collection of students’ work showing progress over time
C) A classroom attendance sheet
D) A type of interview
What does an objective evaluation rely on?
A) Students’ opinions
B) Teachers’ preferences
C) Clear criteria and evidence of learning
D) Final grades only
How are attitudes related to other factors?
Positive attitudes support better study habits, classroom interaction and cooperation in group activities.
Mention 3 examples of formative function
Classroom discussions, quizzes, observations, and peer assessments.
What does formative evaluation allow you to do in class?
Allows adjustments in teaching and learning.
What do tests and exams measure?
A) Students’ friendships
B) Classroom discipline
C) Knowledge, understanding, and application of concepts
D) Students’ hobbies
Which characteristic of evaluation considers cognitive, affective, and psychomotor aspects of learning?
A) Participatory
B) Flexible
C) Comprehensive
D) Systematic
Who also influences students' attitudes?
Teachers also influence attitudes through their teaching style and classroom management.
What does the summative function measure and when is it applied?
It measures the achievement of objectives. It is conducted at the end of a learning period.
What do students do in projects?
A) Memorize definitions only
B) Apply knowledge and skills to complete authentic tasks
C) Answer multiple-choice questions only
D) Copy information from books
Which characteristic allows evaluation to adapt to students’ needs, contexts, and learning styles?
A) Flexible
B) Objective
C) Continuous
D) Participatory