Quiz on chapter 1-2

What is one reason to use formal testing in the classroom?

• To replace informal assessment entirely

• 1. To motivate students through punishment

• 1. To measure individual progress objectively

• 1. To allow students to skip lessons

Which of the following is an example of negative washback?

• 1. A test that reflects real-life communication tasks

• 1. A test that reinforces speaking and listening skills

• 1. A grammar-heavy test after a course focused on communicative skills

• 1. A diagnostic test that guides future learning

What type of test is used to determine which level a student should be placed in?

• Diagnostic test

• Proficiency test

• Progress test

• Placement test

What is one main

disadvantage of end-of-term exams?

• 1. They give too much diagnostic information

• 1. They motivate students to study harder

• 1. They are the most accurate reflection of ability

• 1. They put high stress on both students and teachers

Which test format is known for high reliability and ease of marking?

• Discrete item

• Oral interview

• Open-ended task

• Essay

What is a key feature of integrative test formats?

• 1. They focus on isolated grammar items

• 1. They offer short, fixed answers

• 1. They test communicative

  competence and real use of language

• They cannot be used for productive skills

Which factor can reduce a test's validity?

• 1. Testing what was not taught in the course

• 1. Using a mix of test formats

• 1. Giving feedback to students

• 1. Testing at different times during the term

What does 'inter-rater reliability' refer to?

• 1. A rater giving the same score on different days

• 1. Different raters scoring the same work consistently

• 1. Students rating their own performance

• 1. Scoring using a rubric without any scale

Which of the following is a good strategy for improving assessment quality?

• 1. Using culturally specific references in test items

• 1. Writing vague and complex rubrics

• 1. Sampling broadly and unpredictably from the syllabus

• 1. Asking students about political views

Which of the following best describes informal assessment?

• 1. Evaluation through standardized testing under exam conditions

• 1. Collecting information about students' performance in normal classroom settings

• 1. Replacing formal tests with teacher impressions

• 1. Giving grades only at the end of the course