#1
Which of the following is NOT a type of assessment in education?
Recreational assessment
ExplanationAssessment focusing on leisure activities rather than academic evaluation.
#2
Which statistical measure is used to represent the average score in a set of data?
Mean
ExplanationArithmetic average of a dataset.
#3
Which of the following is an example of a formative assessment?
Weekly quizzes
ExplanationOngoing evaluation during instruction to provide feedback and guide learning.
#4
What does 'criterion-referenced assessment' focus on?
Measuring students' performance against predetermined criteria
ExplanationEvaluation based on predefined standards rather than comparison to others.
#5
In educational assessment, what is 'reliability'?
The consistency of assessment results over time and across different evaluators
ExplanationStability and consistency of assessment outcomes across various conditions and raters.
#6
What does 'norm-referenced assessment' mean in education?
Assessment that compares a student's performance to a norm group
ExplanationEvaluation method comparing students to a predetermined standard group.
#7
What is the purpose of validity in educational assessment?
To ensure the assessment measures what it intends to measure
ExplanationEnsuring alignment between assessment content and intended learning outcomes.
#8
What is the term for the consistency of assessment results over time?
Reliability
ExplanationConsistency and stability of assessment outcomes across multiple measurements.
#9
In educational assessment, what does 'rubric' refer to?
A set of guidelines for evaluating student work
ExplanationStructured criteria for assessing and grading student assignments.
#10
What is 'standard deviation' in statistical analysis?
A measure of the spread of data around the mean
ExplanationStatistical measure indicating the dispersion of data points from the mean value.
#11
Which type of assessment involves students demonstrating their knowledge and skills in real-life situations?
Authentic assessment
ExplanationEvaluation requiring application of knowledge in practical, real-world scenarios.