The document discusses various methods of assessing student performance, including formal and informal assessments. Formal assessments include written tests consisting of multiple choice, true/false, matching, fill-in-the-blank, and essay questions. Other formal assessments mentioned are homework, case studies, problem-solving assignments, projects, portfolios, and observations. The purpose of assessment is to provide feedback to help students increase competence in a given domain.
2. A definition: a method of measuring a
person’s ability, knowledge, or
performance in a given domain
Takes place at identifiable times, under
time constraints
Uses prepared administrative procedures
Must be able to be measured and
evaluated and reported
3. Is an ongoing process
Gives feedback to help students increase
competence
• Informal: e.g. impromptu feedback, marginal
comments on drafts
Does not make fixed judgment or record results
• Formal: e.g. review of journal writing or student’s
portfolio
4. Written tests
Indonesian Students taking a written test
Written tests are tests that are
administered on paper or on a computer. A
test taker who takes a written test could
respond to specific items by writing or
typing within a given space of the test or
on a separate form or document
5. Multiple choice
In a test that has items formatted as
multiple choice questions, a candidate
would be given a number of set answers
for each question, and the candidate must
choose which answer or group of answers
is correct.
6. Alternative response
True/False questions present candidates
with a binary choice - a statement is either
true or false. This method presents
problems, as depending on the number of
questions.
7. Matching type
A matching item is an item that provides a
defined term and requires a test taker to
match identifying characteristics to the
correct term
8. Completion type
A fill-in-the-blank item provides a test taker
with identifying characteristics and requires
the test taker to recall the correct term
9. Essay
Items such as short answer or essay
typically require a test taker to write a
response to fulfill the requirements of the
item. In administrative terms, essay items
take less time to construct.
10. Homework
is a structured practice exercise that
usually plays a part in grading. Sometimes
instructors assign reading or other
homework which covers the theoretical
aspects of the subject matter, so that the
class time can be used for more hands-on
practical work.
11. Case studies and problem-solving
assignments
can be used to apply knowledge. This type of
assignment required the student to place him
or herself in or react to a situation where their
prior learning is needed to solve the problem
or evaluate the situation. Case studies
should be realistic and practical with clear
instructions.
12. Projects
are usually designed so that the students can
apply many of the skills they have developed
in the course by producing a product of some
kind. Usually project assignments are given
early in the course with a completion date
toward the end of the quarter. Examples
include: a newsletter for word processing, an
overhauled engine for auto mechanics, a
small production for a video class.
13. Portfolios
are collections of student projects and
products. Like a photographers portfolio
they should contain the best examples of
all of their work. For subjects that are
paper-based, the collection of a portfolio is
simple.
14. Observation
should follow an established plan or
checklist organized around concrete,
objective data. Observation needs to be
tied to the objectives of the course.