Types of Assessment Test
Types of Assessment Tests
1) Develop a chart (matrix) of 1000−1,250 words that compares and contrasts the different types of assessments, the characteristics of each, and for what situations each is best suited. It should address the following:
a) How is each type of assessment scored?
b) Discuss the value and limitations of each test in determining knowledge and skill standards.
c) Analyze each instrument for reliability and validity.
2) APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.
3) Submit the assignment to the instructor by the end of Module 3.
Ok I am going to lay the paper out as follows, I will give the type of assessment first, and then how it is scored, then its limitations and then reliability. Not sure how many you need to compare so I will give you all that I am aware of and have used in the past.
Formative Assessment- This type of assessment assesses students prior to introducing a new concept to see how much background knowledge they actually have on the subject and how much more they will need to learn. This assessment makes it easier to determine what and what does not work to be eliminated. Anything that works will be included in the lesson to be taught before the real lesson is delivered in order for the students to understand the concept. Students who have extensive background knowledge of the subject and have done a lot of traveling usually score much better on these types of assessments especially in the science and social studies fields.
Formative Assessment is scored on a regular testing scale using 0-100% accuracy.
This type of assessment is usually based on the goals that are in need of being accomplished. For example, if an objective states that the children will be able to identify the difference between bodies of water such as a river, lake, and ocean, the test questions should be based on those attributes. Once the investigation is completed, the students can then be taught based on their
1) Develop a chart (matrix) of 1000−1,250 words that compares and contrasts the different types of assessments, the characteristics of each, and for what situations each is best suited. It should address the following:
a) How is each type of assessment scored?
b) Discuss the value and limitations of each test in determining knowledge and skill standards.
c) Analyze each instrument for reliability and validity.
2) APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.
3) Submit the assignment to the instructor by the end of Module 3.
Ok I am going to lay the paper out as follows, I will give the type of assessment first, and then how it is scored, then its limitations and then reliability. Not sure how many you need to compare so I will give you all that I am aware of and have used in the past.
Formative Assessment- This type of assessment assesses students prior to introducing a new concept to see how much background knowledge they actually have on the subject and how much more they will need to learn. This assessment makes it easier to determine what and what does not work to be eliminated. Anything that works will be included in the lesson to be taught before the real lesson is delivered in order for the students to understand the concept. Students who have extensive background knowledge of the subject and have done a lot of traveling usually score much better on these types of assessments especially in the science and social studies fields.
Formative Assessment is scored on a regular testing scale using 0-100% accuracy.
This type of assessment is usually based on the goals that are in need of being accomplished. For example, if an objective states that the children will be able to identify the difference between bodies of water such as a river, lake, and ocean, the test questions should be based on those attributes. Once the investigation is completed, the students can then be taught based on their
References: Arizona Department of Education/Standards and Assessment Division. (2008). Arizona academic standards. http://www.ade.state.az.us/standards/contentstandards.asp b) Illlinois State Board of Education a) Arizona Department of Education/Standards and Assessment Division. (2008). Arizona academic standards. http://www.ade.state.az.us/standards/contentstandards.asp b) Illlinois State Board of Education