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Syllabus area 6
Key concepts and terminology related to assessment

Before you tackle this section, you should have completed the relevant section of the Module One course


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The tasks

Think first and then make a note of your answer to the question.  Click on the eye open to reveal an answer.


Why test learners?
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Explain the differences between initial, formative and summative evaluation.
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Explain the difference between informal and formal evaluation or assessment, with an example of each.
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Explain the difference between objective vs. subjective assessment with an example of each.
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Explain the difference between criterion-referencing and norm-referencing with an example of what is meant.
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Explain, with an example what the following test types are:
   aptitude tests
   achievement tests
   diagnostic tests
   proficiency tests
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Explain what is meant by these test item formats
   alternate response
   multiple-choice
   structured response
   free response
   hybrid structured and free response.
Give an example of each.
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Explain the difference between direct and indirect testing with an example of testing writing.
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Explain the difference between discrete-point and integrative testing with an example.
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Explain the difference between reliability and validity.
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Why does subjective marking lower reliability?
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What is face validity?
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What is construct validity?
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If you had significant problems doing these tasks, you should go back to this section of the Module One course.


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