AL presentation

Which testing method involves evaluating candidates based on predefined standards rather than comparing their performance to peers?

• A) Norm-Referenced Testing

  
  

• B) Criterion-Referenced Testing

• C) Discrete Point Testing

• D) Integrative Testing

Which type of language test is designed to assess an individual's language ability independent of any specific course content?

• A) Achievement Test

• B) Proficiency Test

• C) Diagnostic Test

• D) Placement Test

What is the primary purpose of a placement test in language education?

• A) To measure students' progress towards course objectives

• B) To identify specific strengths and weaknesses in language skills

• C) To assign students to appropriate levels within a language program

• D) To determine whether students qualify for more extensive testing

What is "washback" in the context of education?

• A) The impact of education on students' future job prospects

• B) The effect of testing on teaching and learning practices

• C) The influence of a teacher's personality on student motivation

• D) The role of school infrastructure on student performance

Which of the following is an example of positive washback?

• A) A teacher spends the majority of class time on test-taking strategies.

• B) Students focus only on memorization to pass a test.

• C) A teacher adjusts their instruction to improve critical thinking skills based on test results.

• D) Students experience high levels of anxiety due to frequent testing.

Negative washback occurs when:

• A) Teachers feel encouraged to incorporate diverse teaching methods.

• B) Testing encourages a more comprehensive understanding of the subject matter.

• C) Students are motivated to engage more deeply with the content.

• D) Teachers narrow the curriculum to focus solely on test content.

Which of the following scenarios is most likely to result in negative washback?

• A) A curriculum that values creative problem-solving.

• B) High-stakes testing that determines student progression.

• C) A teacher who uses test results to refine instructional strategies.

• D) Formative assessments that guide student learning.

Which of the following is NOT an indicator of positive washback?

• A) Enhanced student motivation to learn beyond the test content.

• B) Improved teaching strategies that lead to deeper understanding.

• C) Students becoming highly anxious and stressed about testing.

• D) The curriculum being aligned with both instructional goals and assessments.

Which of the following is NOT a primary approach to foreign language testing?

• • a) Discrete-point testing

• • b) Integrative testing

• • c) Communicative language testing

• • d) Standardized testing

Integrative testing emphasizes:

• • a) Isolated language skills

• • b) The combination of language skills in real-world tasks

• • c) Memorization of vocabulary and grammar rules

• • d) Speed and accuracy in language use