TYPES OF TEST

What is the primary purpose of a prognostic test?

• To measure a student's current knowledge level

• To identify learning gaps and difficulties

• To predict future performance or potential

• To evaluate the effectiveness of teaching methods

Which test is most useful for identifying a student’s specific areas of weakness in a subject?

• Achievement test

• Diagnostic test

• Prognostic test

• Aptitude test
  

An achievement test is designed to

• Measure a student’s potential for learning new skills

• Predict how well a student will perform in the future

• Assess what a student has learned after instruction

• Identify behavioral characteristics

Which test would a teacher use to decide if a student is ready for an advanced course?

• Diagnostic test

• Prognostic test

• Formative test

• Achievement test

Which of the following is an example of a diagnostic test?

• A math placement test for university admission

• A weekly quiz to track classroom progress

• A test designed to find out why students struggle with fractions

• A standardized end-of-year exam

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a prognostic test?

• It helps predict future academic performance

• It is usually administered after a teaching unit

• It can inform decisions about student placements

• It often assesses aptitude or readiness for learning

Diagnostic tests help teachers create targeted interventions for students

• True

• False

Achievement tests are usually given before instruction begins

• True

• False

A test that measures a student’s spelling errors to guide future lessons is an example of a diagnostic test

• True

• False