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The History of Educational Assessment

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What was the primary purpose of educational assessment in the early 20th century?

  1. To identify students with learning disabilities.

  2. To measure student achievement and progress.

  3. To select students for advanced programs.

  4. To provide feedback to teachers on their teaching effectiveness.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In the early 20th century, educational assessment was primarily used to measure student achievement and progress. This was done through the use of standardized tests, which were designed to measure students' knowledge and skills in a variety of subjects.

Which of the following is NOT a type of educational assessment?

  1. Formative assessment

  2. Summative assessment

  3. Diagnostic assessment

  4. Placement assessment

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Placement assessment is not a type of educational assessment. It is a process of determining the appropriate level of instruction for a student, based on their prior knowledge and skills.

What is the purpose of formative assessment?

  1. To identify students with learning disabilities.

  2. To measure student achievement and progress.

  3. To select students for advanced programs.

  4. To provide feedback to teachers on their teaching effectiveness.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The purpose of formative assessment is to provide feedback to teachers on their teaching effectiveness. This is done through the use of ongoing assessments, such as quizzes, homework assignments, and class discussions, which allow teachers to identify areas where students are struggling and adjust their instruction accordingly.

What is the purpose of summative assessment?

  1. To identify students with learning disabilities.

  2. To measure student achievement and progress.

  3. To select students for advanced programs.

  4. To provide feedback to teachers on their teaching effectiveness.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The purpose of summative assessment is to measure student achievement and progress. This is done through the use of end-of-unit or end-of-course exams, which allow teachers to evaluate students' overall understanding of the material that has been taught.

What is the purpose of diagnostic assessment?

  1. To identify students with learning disabilities.

  2. To measure student achievement and progress.

  3. To select students for advanced programs.

  4. To provide feedback to teachers on their teaching effectiveness.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The purpose of diagnostic assessment is to identify students with learning disabilities. This is done through the use of specific tests and assessments that are designed to identify areas where students are struggling.

What is the most common type of educational assessment?

  1. Formative assessment

  2. Summative assessment

  3. Diagnostic assessment

  4. Placement assessment

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Summative assessment is the most common type of educational assessment. It is used to measure student achievement and progress at the end of a unit or course of study.

What are the three main types of educational assessment?

  1. Formative, summative, and diagnostic

  2. Achievement, aptitude, and personality

  3. Objective, subjective, and performance

  4. Norm-referenced, criterion-referenced, and ipsative

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The three main types of educational assessment are formative, summative, and diagnostic. Formative assessment is used to provide feedback to teachers on their teaching effectiveness, summative assessment is used to measure student achievement and progress, and diagnostic assessment is used to identify students with learning disabilities.

What is the difference between formative and summative assessment?

  1. Formative assessment is used to provide feedback to teachers on their teaching effectiveness, while summative assessment is used to measure student achievement and progress.

  2. Formative assessment is used to identify students with learning disabilities, while summative assessment is used to measure student achievement and progress.

  3. Formative assessment is used to select students for advanced programs, while summative assessment is used to measure student achievement and progress.

  4. Formative assessment is used to provide feedback to teachers on their teaching effectiveness, while summative assessment is used to select students for advanced programs.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Formative assessment is used to provide feedback to teachers on their teaching effectiveness, while summative assessment is used to measure student achievement and progress. Formative assessment is typically done through the use of ongoing assessments, such as quizzes, homework assignments, and class discussions, while summative assessment is typically done through the use of end-of-unit or end-of-course exams.

What is the difference between diagnostic and summative assessment?

  1. Diagnostic assessment is used to identify students with learning disabilities, while summative assessment is used to measure student achievement and progress.

  2. Diagnostic assessment is used to provide feedback to teachers on their teaching effectiveness, while summative assessment is used to measure student achievement and progress.

  3. Diagnostic assessment is used to select students for advanced programs, while summative assessment is used to measure student achievement and progress.

  4. Diagnostic assessment is used to provide feedback to teachers on their teaching effectiveness, while summative assessment is used to select students for advanced programs.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Diagnostic assessment is used to identify students with learning disabilities, while summative assessment is used to measure student achievement and progress. Diagnostic assessment is typically done through the use of specific tests and assessments that are designed to identify areas where students are struggling, while summative assessment is typically done through the use of end-of-unit or end-of-course exams.

What is the difference between achievement, aptitude, and personality assessment?

  1. Achievement assessment measures what students have learned, aptitude assessment measures what students are capable of learning, and personality assessment measures students' personality traits.

  2. Achievement assessment measures what students have learned, aptitude assessment measures students' personality traits, and personality assessment measures what students are capable of learning.

  3. Achievement assessment measures students' personality traits, aptitude assessment measures what students have learned, and personality assessment measures what students are capable of learning.

  4. Achievement assessment measures what students are capable of learning, aptitude assessment measures students' personality traits, and personality assessment measures what students have learned.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Achievement assessment measures what students have learned, aptitude assessment measures what students are capable of learning, and personality assessment measures students' personality traits. Achievement assessment is typically done through the use of tests and exams, aptitude assessment is typically done through the use of intelligence tests and other measures of cognitive ability, and personality assessment is typically done through the use of personality inventories and other measures of personality traits.

What is the difference between objective, subjective, and performance assessment?

  1. Objective assessment is based on facts, subjective assessment is based on opinions, and performance assessment is based on students' ability to demonstrate their skills.

  2. Objective assessment is based on students' ability to demonstrate their skills, subjective assessment is based on facts, and performance assessment is based on opinions.

  3. Objective assessment is based on opinions, subjective assessment is based on facts, and performance assessment is based on students' ability to demonstrate their skills.

  4. Objective assessment is based on students' ability to demonstrate their skills, subjective assessment is based on opinions, and performance assessment is based on facts.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Objective assessment is based on facts, subjective assessment is based on opinions, and performance assessment is based on students' ability to demonstrate their skills. Objective assessment is typically done through the use of multiple-choice tests and other tests that have a single correct answer, subjective assessment is typically done through the use of essays and other open-ended assessments, and performance assessment is typically done through the use of projects, presentations, and other assessments that require students to demonstrate their skills.

What is the difference between norm-referenced and criterion-referenced assessment?

  1. Norm-referenced assessment compares students' performance to the performance of other students, while criterion-referenced assessment compares students' performance to a predetermined standard.

  2. Norm-referenced assessment compares students' performance to a predetermined standard, while criterion-referenced assessment compares students' performance to the performance of other students.

  3. Norm-referenced assessment compares students' performance to their own past performance, while criterion-referenced assessment compares students' performance to a predetermined standard.

  4. Norm-referenced assessment compares students' performance to their own past performance, while criterion-referenced assessment compares students' performance to the performance of other students.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Norm-referenced assessment compares students' performance to the performance of other students, while criterion-referenced assessment compares students' performance to a predetermined standard. Norm-referenced assessment is typically done through the use of standardized tests, which are designed to measure students' performance relative to other students, while criterion-referenced assessment is typically done through the use of tests and assessments that are designed to measure students' performance against a specific set of criteria.

What is the difference between ipsative and norm-referenced assessment?

  1. Ipsative assessment compares students' performance to their own past performance, while norm-referenced assessment compares students' performance to the performance of other students.

  2. Ipsative assessment compares students' performance to the performance of other students, while norm-referenced assessment compares students' performance to their own past performance.

  3. Ipsative assessment compares students' performance to a predetermined standard, while norm-referenced assessment compares students' performance to the performance of other students.

  4. Ipsative assessment compares students' performance to a predetermined standard, while norm-referenced assessment compares students' performance to their own past performance.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ipsative assessment compares students' performance to their own past performance, while norm-referenced assessment compares students' performance to the performance of other students. Ipsative assessment is typically done through the use of portfolios and other assessments that track students' progress over time, while norm-referenced assessment is typically done through the use of standardized tests, which are designed to measure students' performance relative to other students.

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