Formative Assessment 6
LO 6: Develop knowledge and understanding of the purpose of assessment and the different types,
which can be used in the education and/or training of individuals.
Dr. Thet Mon Myat Myint Thu
Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs)
(Select the best answer for each question.)
1. What is the primary purpose of classroom assessment?
(b)
a) Assigning grades
b) Gauging student understanding and guiding instruction
c) Replacing standardized testing
d) Punishing underperforming students
2. Which of the following is NOT a purpose of classroom assessment?
(d)
a) Tracking student progress
b) Motivating students
c) Providing continuous feedback
d) Eliminating low-performing students
3. What type of assessment is used to provide continuous feedback to students?
a) Summative
b) Diagnostic
c) Formative
d) Placement
4. An example of a summative assessment is:
a) Exit ticket
b) Final exam
c) Peer discussion
d) Quiz
(b)
(c)
5. Diagnostic assessments are mainly used to:
(b)
a) Assign final grades
b) Measure prior knowledge and skills
c) Motivate students
d) Compare students against each other
6. What is a key feature of a valid assessment?
(a)
a) It measures what it is intended to measure
b) It provides equal opportunities for all students
c) It is easy to administer
d) It is aligned with national curriculum
7. Which type of test is used to assess entry behavior in an instructional program?
a) Formative test
b) Placement test
c) Summative test
d) Diagnostic test
8. A criterion-referenced test is designed to:
(c)
a) Compare students to each other
b) Identify gaps in prior knowledge
c) Describe what a student can and cannot perform
d) Rank students by their performance
9. Which of the following best describes a norm-referenced test?
a) It evaluates students against set learning objectives
b) It ranks students relative to their peers
c) It helps teachers adjust instruction
d) It assesses student motivation
(b)
(b)
(c)
10. A practical test primarily assesses:
a) Theoretical knowledge
b) The ability to recall facts
c) Skills and procedures in action
d) Essay-writing ability
11. Which of the following is NOT an advantage of a written test?
a) It treats all students alike
b) It allows for uniform questioning
c) It is easy to administer
d) It removes stress from students
12. Oral tests are often used for:
(c)
a) Measuring written skills
b) Assessing practical skills
c) Selecting professionals whose work involves human interactions
d) Standardized grading
13. What is a major disadvantage of oral tests?
(b)
a) They take too long to prepare
b) They make students anxious
c) They are highly objective
d) They do not require a lot of time
14. The main disadvantage of practical tests is that they:
a) Provide inaccurate assessments
b) Are difficult to administer and score
c) Only test theoretical knowledge
d) Ignore actual performance skills
(b)
(d)
15. Which is NOT an objective test format?
(b)
a) Multiple-choice
b) Essay test
c) True-False
d) Matching
16. A short-answer question typically requires:
(b)
a) A lengthy explanation
b) A word or short phrase
c) A detailed paragraph
d) A long essay
17. Which guideline should be followed when designing True-False questions?
a) Include absolute terms like "always" and "never"
b) Make each statement contain one key idea
c) Ensure all statements are complex
d) Avoid making the incorrect response plausible
18. The stem of a multiple-choice question should:
(b)
a) Include unnecessary details
b) Be clear and concise
c) Confuse students
d) Contain multiple correct answers
19. Which assessment type measures higher-order thinking?
a) Matching test
b) Essay test
c) True-False test
d) Fill-in-the-blank test
(b)
(b)
20. A performance-based assessment primarily focuses on:
(b)
a) Memorization
b) Practical problem-solving skills
c) Standardized testing
d) Student self-reflection
21. Which characteristic is essential for performance assessment?
(b)
a) Written response only
b) Measuring complex problem-solving skills
c) Being easy to grade
d) Consistency across all subjects
22. A rubric is used to:
(c)
a) Rank students against each other
b) Measure student learning progress over time
c) Define performance levels in assessments
d) Replace written exams
23. Portfolios primarily assess:
(b)
a) Student test-taking skills
b) Learning progress over time
c) Standardized learning outcomes
d) Memorization ability
24. Which type of portfolio focuses on student improvement over time?
a) Showcase portfolio
b) Assessment portfolio
c) Development portfolio
d) Placement portfolio
(c)
25. A showcase portfolio highlights:
(a)
a) A student’s best work
b) The entire learning journey
c) A student's weaknesses
d) Only written assignments
26. Which of the following is an advantage of objective tests?
(b)
a) They provide detailed student reasoning
b) They are quick to administer and grade
c) They require lengthy responses
d) They encourage creative answers
27. One limitation of essay tests is that:
(a)
a) They can assess factual recall easily
b) They have high objectivity
c) They take more time to grade
d) They provide instant feedback
28. Which of the following should be considered when designing a matching test? (a)
a) The number of items should be equal in both columns
b) One list should be longer than the other
c) Responses should be in a random order
d) The answers should be repeated multiple times
29. Which factor makes a performance assessment difficult to grade? (b)
a) It is completely objective
b) It is highly subjective and time-consuming
c) It has only one correct answer
d) It uses multiple-choice questions
30. Which type of assessment motivates students by showing their progress?
(b)
a) Summative assessment
b) Formative assessment
c) Standardized testing
d) Final examination
31. Which of the following is not a method for scoring performance assessments?
a) Rating scales
b) Checklists
c) Randomized grading
d) Rubrics
32. Which is a key characteristic of portfolios in assessment? (b)
a) They focus only on standardized testing
b) They emphasize student growth over time
c) They do not involve self-reflection
d) They only contain final exam scores
33. A rating scale for assessment typically uses:
(a)
a) Descriptive words or phrases to indicate performance levels
b) Open-ended responses
c) Randomized numbers for grading
d) A strict pass/fail system
34. Which of the following best describes an assessment portfolio?
a) It is used to evaluate performance based on set criteria
b) It highlights only the student’s best work
c) It is primarily used for artistic subjects
d) It replaces exams in all subjects
(b)
(c)
35. A development portfolio includes:
(b)
a) Only final projects
b) Drafts, reflections, and progress over time
c) Standardized test scores
d) Teacher evaluations only
36. One main disadvantage of portfolios is that they:
(b)
a) Do not show student growth
b) Are difficult to generalize for assessment
c) Do not involve student participation
d) Are not useful for performance evaluation
37. What does reliability mean in classroom assessment?
(b)
a) The test measures what it is supposed to measure
b) The test provides consistent results over time
c) The test is easy to administer
d) The test is fair for all students
38 Which of the following is an example of a diagnostic assessment?
(c)
a) A final exam
b) A quiz given during a lesson
c) A pre-test before starting a new topic
d) A project presentation
39. What type of test is best for identifying learning gaps before instruction begins?
a) Formative test
b) Summative test
c) Diagnostic test
d) Placement test
(c)
40. A placement test is primarily used to:
a) Measure progress during instruction
(b)
b) Place students in appropriate learning levels
c) Evaluate performance at the end of a course
d) Assess learning difficulties
41. The key difference between formative and summative assessment is:
(c)
a) Summative assessment happens throughout the learning process
b) Formative assessment is used to adjust instruction during learning
c) Formative assessment is given at the end of a learning period
d) Summative assessment provides continuous feedback
42. What type of test assesses practical skills?
(c)
a) Written test
b) Oral test
c) Practical test
d) Matching test
43. The fairness of an assessment means that:
a) It provides equal opportunities for all students
(a)
b) It only benefits high-achieving students
c) It focuses on memorization
d) It follows a strict grading curve
44. Which of the following is a weakness of multiple-choice questions?
a) They provide deep insight into student reasoning
b) They can be scored inconsistently
c) Students can guess the answer
d) They require long answers
(a)
45. A holistic rubric provides:
(c)
a) A breakdown of scores based on different categories
b) A single overall score based on general performance
c) Only numerical scores
d) No clear criteria for grading
(d)
46. Scoring rubrics help in assessment by:
a) Making grading more subjective
b) Providing consistent and clear criteria for evaluation
c) Replacing formative assessments
d) Giving students complete freedom in answering
47. Which of the following is an advantage of rubrics?
(b)
a) They allow for subjective scoring
b) They make evaluation more structured and fairer
c) They remove the need for teacher evaluation
d) They limit student creativity
48. What is one challenge of essay tests?
(c)
a) They are easy to grade
b) They encourage guessing
c) They take longer to answer and grade
d) They do not require critical thinking
49. Which of the following assessment types is most objective?
a) Oral test
b) Essay test
c) Practical test
d) Multiple-choice test
(d)
50. Which type of test is best suited for evaluating complex problem-solving skills?
(c)
a) True-False test
b) Essay test
c) Multiple-choice test
d) Matching test
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