Back
0

Language Assessment

Description: This quiz covers various aspects of language assessment, including its types, methods, and purposes.
Number of Questions: 14
Created by:
Tags: language assessment types of assessment methods of assessment purposes of assessment
Start the Quiz
Attempted 0/14 Correct 0 Score 0
‹
›

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

  1. Formative assessment

  2. Summative assessment

  3. Diagnostic assessment

  4. Placement assessment

Show answer
Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Placement assessment is not a type of language assessment, but rather a type of educational assessment used to determine a student's appropriate level of instruction.

Which of the following is a method of language assessment?

  1. Observation

  2. Interview

  3. Portfolio assessment

  4. All of the above

Show answer
Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Observation, interview, and portfolio assessment are all methods of language assessment.

What is the purpose of formative assessment?

  1. To provide feedback to students on their progress

  2. To identify students who need additional support

  3. To motivate students to learn

  4. All of the above

Show answer
Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Formative assessment is used to provide feedback to students on their progress, identify students who need additional support, and motivate students to learn.

What is the purpose of summative assessment?

  1. To measure students' achievement of learning outcomes

  2. To provide feedback to students on their progress

  3. To identify students who need additional support

  4. None of the above

Show answer
Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Summative assessment is used to measure students' achievement of learning outcomes.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of good language assessment?

  1. Validity

  2. Reliability

  3. Bias

  4. Authenticity

Show answer
Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bias is not a characteristic of good language assessment. Good language assessment should be valid, reliable, and authentic.

Which of the following is an example of an authentic assessment task?

  1. A multiple-choice test

  2. A short answer test

  3. A portfolio of student work

  4. A role-play activity

Show answer
Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A portfolio of student work is an example of an authentic assessment task because it allows students to demonstrate their language skills in a real-world context.

Which of the following is an example of a formative assessment task?

  1. A pop quiz

  2. A homework assignment

  3. A class discussion

  4. All of the above

Show answer
Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pop quizzes, homework assignments, and class discussions are all examples of formative assessment tasks because they provide feedback to students on their progress.

Which of the following is an example of a summative assessment task?

  1. A final exam

  2. A standardized test

  3. A research paper

  4. All of the above

Show answer
Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Final exams, standardized tests, and research papers are all examples of summative assessment tasks because they measure students' achievement of learning outcomes.

What is the difference between validity and reliability in language assessment?

  1. Validity refers to the accuracy of an assessment, while reliability refers to the consistency of an assessment.

  2. Validity refers to the fairness of an assessment, while reliability refers to the accuracy of an assessment.

  3. Validity refers to the consistency of an assessment, while reliability refers to the fairness of an assessment.

  4. Validity refers to the accuracy of an assessment, while reliability refers to the fairness of an assessment.

Show answer
Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Validity refers to the accuracy of an assessment, while reliability refers to the consistency of an assessment.

What is the purpose of bias analysis in language assessment?

  1. To identify items that are unfair to certain groups of students

  2. To identify items that are too difficult or too easy

  3. To identify items that are not relevant to the learning outcomes

  4. All of the above

Show answer
Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bias analysis in language assessment is used to identify items that are unfair to certain groups of students, too difficult or too easy, and not relevant to the learning outcomes.

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 set of predetermined criteria.

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

  3. Norm-referenced assessment is used for formative assessment, while criterion-referenced assessment is used for summative assessment.

  4. Norm-referenced assessment is used for summative assessment, while criterion-referenced assessment is used for formative assessment.

Show answer
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 set of predetermined criteria.

What is the purpose of washback in language assessment?

  1. To investigate the impact of assessment on teaching and learning

  2. To identify items that are unfair to certain groups of students

  3. To identify items that are too difficult or too easy

  4. To identify items that are not relevant to the learning outcomes

Show answer
Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Washback in language assessment is used to investigate the impact of assessment on teaching and learning.

What is the difference between assessment for learning and assessment of learning?

  1. Assessment for learning is used to provide feedback to students on their progress, while assessment of learning is used to measure students' achievement of learning outcomes.

  2. Assessment for learning is used to measure students' achievement of learning outcomes, while assessment of learning is used to provide feedback to students on their progress.

  3. Assessment for learning is used for formative assessment, while assessment of learning is used for summative assessment.

  4. Assessment for learning is used for summative assessment, while assessment of learning is used for formative assessment.

Show answer
Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Assessment for learning is used to provide feedback to students on their progress, while assessment of learning is used to measure students' achievement of learning outcomes.

What is the purpose of language assessment?

  1. To measure students' language proficiency

  2. To identify students who need additional support

  3. To motivate students to learn

  4. All of the above

Show answer
Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The purpose of language assessment is to measure students' language proficiency, identify students who need additional support, and motivate students to learn.

- Hide questions
ADVERTISEMENT

Find more quizzes from top tags

general knowledge
3615 Quizzes
119858 Questions
 technology
307 Quizzes
36705 Questions
 sports
963 Quizzes
19148 Questions
 history
1187 Quizzes
13475 Questions
 physics
598 Quizzes
13441 Questions
 biology
1160 Quizzes
12174 Questions
 science & technology
551 Quizzes
11015 Questions
 chemistry
490 Quizzes
9892 Questions
 maths
518 Quizzes
9324 Questions
 softskills
0 Quizzes
7131 Questions