finals ch. 10 Flashcards
is a form of assessment used to
measure a person’s ability, knowledge, or performance in a given domain
TEST
involves systematically gathering, analyzing, and interpreting information about a learner’s
performance or achievement.
ASSESSMENT
It encompasses various methods, tools, and strategies to measure, document, and interpret student progress, allowing educators to make informed decisions about instruction and support.
ASSESSMENT
assessment:
* Incidental, unplanned comments and responses, along with coaching and other impromptu feedbacks to the student
* Not recorded
informal assessment
assessment:
* Designed to test the knowledge and skills of the student
* Typically planned, administered under controlled conditions, and often carry significant weight in terms of grades or academic advancement
formal assessment
- Evaluates the students in the process of “forming” their competencies and skills with
the goal of helping them to continue the growth process
formative assessment
- Aims to measure, or summarize, what the student has grasped, and typically occurs at the end of a course or unit of instruction
summative assessment
involves making judgments about the quality, effectiveness, or value of something, including educational programs, instructional methods, or student performance.
EVALUATION
It often involves synthesizing information gathered through assessments to make informed decisions
EVALUATION
These are the tools and methods used by teachers to improve student learning.
Reading Assessment
- It aims to understand students’ overall reading abilities (based on some assumed construct of reading) and to determine if students are appropriately prepared for further learning and educational advancement
READING-PROFICIENCY ASSESSMENT
- It is also referred to as summative or achievement testing. It aims to measure students’ skills and
knowledge gained over a period of time. It uses tasks that reflect the material taught in class and the skills practiced
ASSESSMENT OF CLASSROOM LEARNING
- It intends to support and promote student learning, and
the improvement of their reading abilities. It aims to provide immediate feedback on tasks and to teach students to engage in more effective learning.
ASSESSMENT FOR LEARNING
- It is concerned with the development and/or review of
reading curricula.
ASSESSMENT OF CURRICULAR EFFECTIVENESS
These assessments are designed to gather systematic, reliable, and valid data that contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the field of literacy and education
ASSESSMENT FOR RESEARCH PURPOSE
Key Principles of Reading Assessment (5)
practicality
reliability
validity
authenticity
washback
It aims to ensure that the assessment process is manageable, efficient, and feasible within the constraints of available resources and time.
PRACTICALITY
Assessments should be designed in a way that allows for straightforward and efficient scoring to minimize the
burden on graders
practicality
It should produce consistent and dependable outcomes when administered under similar conditions
RELIABILITY
It focuses on the accuracy of the inferences drawn from the assessment results. It is essential to ensure that the assessment measures what it claims to measure
VALIDITY
It emphasizes the relevance and real world applicability of assessment tasks. Authentic assessments mirror the tasks individuals might encounter in practical, everyday scenarios
AUTHENTICITY
It explores the impact of assessment on teaching and learning. It considers how the assessment influences instructional practices, curriculum design, and
student preparation.
WASHBACK
It is a formalized evaluation of an individual’s reading skills that
follows specific, uniform procedures and is designed to measure reading abilities consistently across a larger population.
standardized reading assessment
These assessments are typically administered under standardized
conditions, ensuring that all test-takers receive the same instructions and are evaluated using the same scoring criteria
standardized reading assessment
