Assessment Types
What type of test is used at the beginning of a course to find out what learners know?
DIAGNOSTIC TEST
Is a quiz a formal or informal type of assessment?
Formal assessment
What kind of tasks have only one correct answer?
Objective tasks
What are “criteria” used for in assessment?
To judge performance fairly
Name one reading assessment task.
Multiple choice, true/false, or ordering paragraphs
Which test is used to place learners in the correct level or class?
PLACEMENT TEST
What kind of assessment happens during class without grades or tests?
Informal assessment
Give one example of an objective task.
Multiple choice, true/false, or matching
Why are criteria important in subjective tasks?
Because they make marking fair and consistent
What task could you use to assess listening?
Completing a table or choosing the correct picture
What is a test called that checks what students have learned in a specific unit?
PROGRESS TEST
Who can carry out informal assessment besides the teacher?
Learners (self or peer assessment)
What kind of tasks need teacher judgment to be marked?
Subjective tasks
Name one example of a criterion for speaking.
Fluency, accuracy, or pronunciation
Give one example of a writing assessment task.
Writing a postcard, email, or short story
Which test is given at the end of a course to measure total achievement?
Achievement (or summative) test
What is the purpose of informal assessment?
To give feedback and observe progress
Give one example of a subjective task.
Essay, interview, or role-play
What is a rubric or band scale used for?
To describe different performance levels
Give one example of a speaking assessment task.
Presentation, role-play, or interview
What type of test measures general language ability, not based on a course syllabus?
Proficiency test
What kind of assessment combines several tasks like essays, projects, and participation during the course?
Continuous assessment
Which kind of tasks test the ability to use language in real situations?
Subjective tasks
How do teachers ensure fairness when using the same test?
By agreeing on the same criteria or standards
What type of task tests vocabulary knowledge?
Matching synonyms, categorizing, or “odd one out”