Module 1 Types of Assessments Post Assessment Questions
Post-assessment:
After you have completed all the activities, please retake the multiple choice quiz (questions 1 to 5).
Question 1: Understanding Formative and Summative Assessments
What is the main distinction between formative and summative assessments in ESL classrooms?
A) Formative assessment occurs after instruction, while summative assessment is ongoing throughout learning.
B) Summative assessment focuses on improving student learning, whereas formative assessment is used for grading purposes.
C) Formative assessment provides ongoing feedback to adjust teaching and learning, while summative assessment evaluates learning outcomes for decision-making.
D) Both formative and summative assessments are exclusively student-driven with no teacher involvement.
Question 2: Diagnostic Assessment in ESL Contexts
What is the primary purpose of diagnostic assessment in ESL instruction?
A) To assign final grades based on students’ prior knowledge.
B) To determine students’ existing strengths and weaknesses at the start of a course for instructional planning.
C) To measure student progress at the end of a unit.
D) To evaluate teachers’ instructional effectiveness rather than student learning.
Question 3: Assessment for Learning (AfL) vs. Assessment of Learning (AoL)
How do Assessment for Learning (AfL) and Assessment of Learning (AoL) differ in their purpose and approach?
A) AfL is associated with formative assessment, focusing on feedback and improvement, whereas AoL aligns with summative assessment, measuring student achievement.
B) AfL refers only to standardized testing, while AoL refers to classroom-based assessments.
C) AoL includes self-assessment strategies, whereas AfL is solely teacher-driven.
D) AfL applies only to younger learners, while AoL is used in higher education settings.
Question 4: Implicit vs. Explicit Assessment
Which of the following best illustrates the difference between implicit and explicit assessment in an ESL classroom?
A) Implicit assessment is unplanned and informal, while explicit assessment involves structured, graded assignments.
B) Implicit assessment requires multiple-choice tests, whereas explicit assessment relies on written essays.
C) Explicit assessment occurs naturally during instruction, while implicit assessment is only conducted through final exams.
D) Implicit assessment focuses on self-assessment, whereas explicit assessment is teacher-driven.
Question 5: Common Misconceptions About Assessment
Which of the following is a common misconception about formative and summative assessments?
A) Formative and summative assessments require different types of assessment tasks.
B) Teachers cannot assign grades to formative assessments.
C) Students do not value formative assessments because they only care about final grades.
D) All of the above.