Measurement and Evaluation

Which of the following is TRUE about measurement and evaluation?

• Measurement and evaluation involve collection of information.

• Measurement and evaluation are part of the assessment process.

• Measurement and evaluation require the use of tests.

• Measurement and evaluation are similar processes.

Which of the following assessment tasks is the LEAST AUTHENTIC?

• essay test

• field demonstration

• multiple-choice test

• research project

Assessment is not about what teacher does but what the learner can do. This statement is most reflective of which principle of assessment?

• Assessment should be as authentic as much as possible

• Assessment should have a clear purpose

• Assessment is not an end in itself

• Assessment is learner centered

Which of the following statements about assessment is NOT TRUE?

• Assessment is systematic and purpose-oriented

• The word assessment is rooted in the LATIN word assidere

• A test is a form of assessment, but not all assessments use test or testing

• Assessment is the process of assigning a numerical score to the performance of a student.

Assessment should have a clear purpose. If you are already a classroom teacher, how would you best demonstrate or practice this assessment principle?

• Discuss with the class the grading system and your expectations of your students' performance

• When giving tests, the purpose of each test is provided in the first page of the test paper

• Explain during the first day of classes your assessment techniques and reasons for their use

• When deciding on an assessment task, its match and consistency with instructional objectives and learning targets are ascertained.