Definition of Terms
Definition of Terms
Definition of Terms
1. Detecting Function
- It detects all the activities during the elevation. From making plans to estimating the
results all activities are closely watched. It also helps in improving performance and
achieving desired results.
2. Making Decisions
- They have to decide what has to be done for improvement. All the decision related to
assessment has to be taken by the teacher. It helps to focus on improvements.
3. Screening
- The teacher has to assess the probable incidence of the problem. They have to do this
by using a simple yes or no. Assessment defines the problem while screening identifies
and treats it.
5. Instructional Planning
- Instructional planning is a process for teachers. It helps the teacher to make a plan
to target the course of study. Furthermore, it helps to address the diverse need of
students.
6. Feedback/Response
- This process helps to validate how student’s marks are derived. It also identifies and
prizes specific character in student’s work. In addition, it guides students to make
improvement in their work.
7. Inspiration
- Inspiration or motivation is a very important tool. This tool provides information
about the type of environment and tasks which helps in motivation.
Kinds of Test – There are six different types of tests. They are as follow:
1. Placement Test:
-It is used to place new students in the right class in a school. It assesses students’
productive and receptive skills and designed to show how good a student is in English
in relation to a previously agreed system of levels.
2. Diagnostic Test:
-It is used to discover student problems, difficulties or deficiencies in a course. We use
this type of tests to know students’ strengths and weaknesses so as to be able to do
something about them.
3. Progress/Achievement Test:
-It is designed to measure students’ language and their skill progress in relation to the
syllabus they have been following. This type is directly related to language courses and
done during the course.
5. Proficiency Test:
- It is not necessarily based on certain courses that students may have previously taken.
Most students take this type of test to admit to a foreign university, get a job, or obtain
some kind of certificate. Teachers design this test to measure students’ knowledge and
ability in a language.
6. Aptitude Test:
- Teachers design this test to discover whether a student has a talent or basic ability for
learning a new language or not.