FINAL ACHIEVEMENT/ SUMMATIVE TEST correct answers This test is used at
the end of a course to see if students have achieved the objectives set out
in the syllabus. An end of year test, for example, falls into this category. A
lot of information from this type of test is often wasted because it does not
feed back into the learning process.
PROGRESS TEST/ FORMATIVE TEST correct answers This test is
administered during the course. The test aims to find out how well
students have grasped what has been taught on the course so far. In other
words, the test content is based on the teaching content, not on other
things. As a result of this test, the teacher and the learners see how they
are progressing. They can be used to help the teacher and the learners
themselves set their own learning goals.
DIAGNOSTIC TEST correct answers This test is used at the beginning of a
course to find out what the students know and what they don't know. It is
more finely tuned than a placement test and the content reflects what the
students should know or will need to know at this particular level. Based on
the test results the teacher or course planner can then ensure that the
course content is relevant to the students' needs, or in other words, will
teach them what they don't already know.
PROFICIENCY TEST correct answers This test focuses on what students are
capable of doing in a foreign language, regardless of the teaching
programme. It is used to assess whether a student meets the general
standard. These types of tests are often set by external bodies such as
examining boards. They may be used within schools to see for example
whether students are at the required level to enter for and pass a public
exam.
PLACEMENT/ ENTRY TEST correct answers This test is used to find out what a
learner's level is before deciding which course or level he/she should follow.
It is usually used at the time of enrolment for obvious reasons! The content
may reflect the syllabus of the school.
CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT correct answers An approach to assessment in
which students are assessed regularly throughout the programme rather
than being given a single assessment at the end.
MINI CHECK TESTS correct answers They are small progress tests which
focus on particular language items or skills that the students have been
learning. They can be used for diagnostic purposes or to check learning.
They can also be used on a self- access basis, with keys available for
checking; students do them when they want and record their marks. If they
have problems, they can go away, study and then do the test again later.
FORMALLY ASSESSED CLASSROOM TASKS correct answers This refers to
tasks done in class which are formally assessed and the marks recorded.
Thus rather than setting up specific tests students can be assessed while
they are carrying out normal
the end of a course to see if students have achieved the objectives set out
in the syllabus. An end of year test, for example, falls into this category. A
lot of information from this type of test is often wasted because it does not
feed back into the learning process.
PROGRESS TEST/ FORMATIVE TEST correct answers This test is
administered during the course. The test aims to find out how well
students have grasped what has been taught on the course so far. In other
words, the test content is based on the teaching content, not on other
things. As a result of this test, the teacher and the learners see how they
are progressing. They can be used to help the teacher and the learners
themselves set their own learning goals.
DIAGNOSTIC TEST correct answers This test is used at the beginning of a
course to find out what the students know and what they don't know. It is
more finely tuned than a placement test and the content reflects what the
students should know or will need to know at this particular level. Based on
the test results the teacher or course planner can then ensure that the
course content is relevant to the students' needs, or in other words, will
teach them what they don't already know.
PROFICIENCY TEST correct answers This test focuses on what students are
capable of doing in a foreign language, regardless of the teaching
programme. It is used to assess whether a student meets the general
standard. These types of tests are often set by external bodies such as
examining boards. They may be used within schools to see for example
whether students are at the required level to enter for and pass a public
exam.
PLACEMENT/ ENTRY TEST correct answers This test is used to find out what a
learner's level is before deciding which course or level he/she should follow.
It is usually used at the time of enrolment for obvious reasons! The content
may reflect the syllabus of the school.
CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT correct answers An approach to assessment in
which students are assessed regularly throughout the programme rather
than being given a single assessment at the end.
MINI CHECK TESTS correct answers They are small progress tests which
focus on particular language items or skills that the students have been
learning. They can be used for diagnostic purposes or to check learning.
They can also be used on a self- access basis, with keys available for
checking; students do them when they want and record their marks. If they
have problems, they can go away, study and then do the test again later.
FORMALLY ASSESSED CLASSROOM TASKS correct answers This refers to
tasks done in class which are formally assessed and the marks recorded.
Thus rather than setting up specific tests students can be assessed while
they are carrying out normal
