(Formerly Ramon Magsaysay Technological University) : Republic of The Philippines
(Formerly Ramon Magsaysay Technological University) : Republic of The Philippines
Introduction
Assessment in Learning 1 focuses on the principles, development and utilization of
conventional assessment tools to improve the teaching-learning process. It emphasizes on the
use of assessment of, as and for in measuring knowledge, comprehension and other thinking
skills in the cognitive, psychomotor or affective domains. It allows students to go through the
standard steps in test construction and development and the application in grading systems.
This unit is geared towards equipping you as future teachers with the basic concepts in
educational assessment, measurement and evaluation.
Discussion
LESSON 1 Nature and Scope of Assessment
Teachers, students and parents are the Teachers, principals, supervisors, program
primary users planners, and policy makers are the primary
users
Used by teachers to identify and respond to Used to rank and sort students
student needs
Continuous Periodic
Examples: peer assessment, using rubrics Examples: final exams, placement tests,
with students, descriptive feedback state assessments, unit tests
A. Uses of Tests
Tests serve a lot of functions for school administrators, supervisors, teachers, and
parents, as well.
School administrators utilize test results for making decisions regarding the promotion or
retention of students; improvement or enrichment of the curriculum; and conduct of staff
development programs for teachers.
Supervisors use test results in discovering learning areas needing special attention and
identifying teachers’ weaknesses and learning competencies not mastered by the students. Test
results can also provide supervisors baseline data on curriculum revision.
Teachers, on the other hand, utilize tests for numerous purposes. Through testing,
teachers are able to – gather information about the effectiveness of instruction; give feedback to
students about their progress; and assign grades.
Parents, too, derive benefits from tests administered to their children. Through test
scores, they are able to determine how well their children are doing in school and how well the
school is doing its share in educating their children.
B. Types of Test
1. According to mode of response
A. Oral Test – It is a test wherein the test taker gives his answer orally.
B. Written Test – It is a test where answers to questions are written by the test
taker.
C. Performance Test – It is a test which the test taker creates an answer or a
product that demonstrates his knowledge or skill, as in cooking and baking.
2. According to ease of quantification of response
A. Objective Test – It is a paper and pencil test wherein the students’ answers
can be compared and quantified to yield a numerical score. This is because it
requires convergent or specific response.
B. Subjective Test – It is a paper-and-pencil test which is not easily quantified as
students are given the freedom to write their answer to a question, such as an
essay test. Thus, the answer to this type of test is divergent.
3. According to mode of administration
A. Individual Test – It is a test administered to one student at a time.
B. Group Test – It is a test administered to a group of students simultaneously.
Activity No. 1
Name:______________________________________ Score:________________
Course and Year:______________________________Date:_________________
I. Answer the following questions briefly but completely:
1. Why are measurement, assessment and evaluation different from each other? What is the
relationship among these three concepts? Explain your answer.
2. What are the three types of classroom assessment teachers undertake? Briefly explain each.
3. How are tests useful for school administrators, supervisors, teachers and parents? Explain
your answer.
II. Give the differences between the following paired types of tests:
1. formative and summative
II. IDENTIFICATION. Identify what is being asked in the following sentences. Write the answer
before the number.
____________________1. It is a test given after the teaching of a lesson to determine whether
students had achieved the objectives.
____________________2. A test given at the end of a marking term for grading purposes.
____________________3. A test that determines the likelihood of success in a profession.
____________________4. It is a test which is utilized in measuring an individual’s mental
ability.
____________________5. A test prepared by teachers to meet a particular classroom need.
____________________6. A test wherein a norm for scoring, administration and interpretation
of results is provided.
____________________7. A test designed to assess the strengths and weaknesses of a learner
prior to formal instruction.
____________________8. A test constructed to measure emotional and social adjustment and
other personal qualities of an individual.
____________________9. A test wherein the taker has to give his response verbally.
____________________10. A test designed to measure social relationships within a group.
Reflection
How have particular tests and measurements influenced your life?
(minimum of 200 words)
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Suggested Readings
Prepared by
LEA F. DOLLETE
Assistant Professor 2