BLEPT Reviewer 12 - Assessment of Learning

BLEPT Reviewer

Instructions:

Please answer each question to the best of your ability. Each question is multiple choice, and only one answer per question is correct. Select the most appropriate answer from the options provided.

When you have completed all questions, click the "Submit" button at the bottom of the page to see your score. Good luck!

1. What is the primary purpose of formative assessment?

A) To monitor student learning and provide feedback
B) To assign final grades
C) To rank students
D) To meet administrative requirements

2. Which type of assessment is conducted at the end of a unit or course?

A) Diagnostic
B) Summative
C) Formative
D) Placement

3. What does a rubric provide in assessment?

A) Student names
B) Clear criteria for scoring
C) Test dates
D) Class schedules

4. Which term refers to consistency of assessment results over time?

A) Reliability
B) Validity
C) Fairness
D) Objectivity

5. Which of the following best describes performance-based assessment?

A) Real-world tasks evaluated through criteria
B) Multiple-choice exams
C) True or false quizzes
D) Standardized aptitude tests

6. What kind of assessment is used to determine a student’s readiness before instruction?

A) Formative
B) Summative
C) Criterion-referenced
D) Diagnostic

7. In norm-referenced testing, student performance is compared to:

A) The performance of other students
B) A fixed standard
C) Teacher expectations
D) National curriculum

8. Which is a characteristic of a valid assessment?

A) It measures what it is supposed to measure
B) It is difficult
C) It contains many items
D) It is time-consuming

9. Which of the following is an example of authentic assessment?

A) True or False test
B) Fill-in-the-blank quiz
C) Creating a project portfolio
D) Matching-type exam

10. A multiple-choice test assessing recall of facts best represents which level of Bloom’s taxonomy?

A) Knowledge
B) Application
C) Analysis
D) Synthesis

11. Which assessment type allows students to reflect on their own learning?

A) Self-assessment
B) Diagnostic assessment
C) Summative assessment
D) Norm-referenced test

12. What type of test item requires students to construct a response?

A) Multiple-choice
B) Essay
C) Matching
D) True/False

13. What is the main concern of fairness in assessment?

A) Giving all students an equal opportunity
B) Giving more time to fast learners
C) Designing difficult questions
D) Preventing cheating

14. What is a key feature of criterion-referenced assessment?

A) It ranks students
B) It measures learning against set standards
C) It compares schools
D) It measures intelligence

15. Which of the following is a quantitative assessment method?

A) Standardized test
B) Interview
C) Observation
D) Anecdotal record

16. A test question that has more than one possible correct answer is considered:

A) Invalid
B) Ambiguous
C) Fair
D) Reliable

17. Which of the following best improves the reliability of a test?

A) Providing clear and consistent instructions
B) Reducing the number of items
C) Giving only essay questions
D) Grading leniently

18. In assessment, what does "bias" refer to?

A) Unfair advantage or disadvantage for certain groups
B) Test difficulty
C) Student performance
D) Examiner's preparation

19. A test has high validity if:

A) It measures what it is intended to measure
B) It has many items
C) It takes longer to finish
D) Students enjoy taking it

20. The best way to assess problem-solving skills is through:

A) True/False items
B) Performance-based tasks
C) Matching items
D) Yes/No questions

21. What is the purpose of a diagnostic assessment?

A) To identify students’ prior knowledge and skills
B) To grade student performance
C) To rank students against peers
D) To test final learning outcomes

22. Which type of assessment can provide immediate feedback to learners?

A) Formative assessment
B) Summative assessment
C) Norm-referenced test
D) Diagnostic test

23. Which method is most appropriate for assessing collaboration skills?

A) Multiple-choice test
B) Group projects and peer evaluation
C) True/False quiz
D) Oral recall

24. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of good assessment items?

A) Ambiguous wording
B) Clear and concise
C) Aligned with learning objectives
D) Free from bias

25. What is the term for assessment that measures students’ ability to apply skills in new situations?

A) Recall assessment
B) Transfer assessment
C) Memorization assessment
D) Recognition assessment

26. Which assessment tool is ideal for measuring attitudes and beliefs?

A) Likert scale questionnaire
B) Multiple-choice test
C) True/False quiz
D) Matching exercise

27. When should summative assessment ideally be administered?

A) Before instruction
B) After instruction or unit completion
C) During the first week of class
D) Randomly during the semester

28. Which of the following statements best describes authentic assessment?

A) Assessment involving real-life tasks relevant to students
B) Multiple-choice tests with complex items
C) Timed standardized tests
D) Oral recitations

29. What role does feedback play in the assessment process?

A) Helps learners improve their performance
B) Punishes poor performance
C) Ranks students
D) Replaces instruction

30. Which is an example of a holistic scoring approach?

A) Giving separate scores for grammar, content, and organization
B) Assigning a single overall score for a writing sample
C) Using multiple-choice questions only
D) Counting the number of correct answers

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