ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION: Principles of Language Assessment
- 1. PEDAGOGÍA DE LOS IDIOMAS NACIONALES Y EXTRANJEROS ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION NAME: DATE: SEMESTER NRC: THEME: Sara Abigail Martinez May, 20th, 2024 8th 15610 1
- 2. PRINCIPLES OF LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT Students They perceive it with fear Teachers measure learning They are an integral part of the learning process. The objective is to help build authentic and meaningful assessments adapted to the context and needs of the student.
- 3. T E R M I N O L O G Y 1.1 Assessment and Testing Assessment is the process of assessing student development, while tests are specific methods for measuring skills and knowledge in particular areas; They must be clear, structured and provide feedback. 1.2 Measurement and Evaluation Measurement involves quantifying individual achievement quantitatively (objective performance) or qualitatively (they allow us to understand why and how, being useful for providing feedback). On the other hand, evaluation involves interpreting the information obtained from tests or evaluations to make decisions about the student's future.
- 4. T E R M I N O L O G Y 1.4 Formative and Summative Assessment Formative assessment helps identify students' weaknesses and strengths, allowing teachers to monitor progress so students achieve their goals. This may include tutor-led, peer or self-assessments. Summative assessment formally assesses learning at the end of a given period, providing a passing grade for a course. 1.3 Formal and Informal Assessment Informal assessment refers to an individual and spontaneous way of measuring student progress without grading criteria, identifying difficulties and providing constructive feedback. Formal assessment verifies student performance objectively to measure compliance with specific standards.
- 5. TYPES AND PURPOSES OF ASSESSMENT Achievement Tests: Educators and administrators design tests based on the purpose of the assessment instrument. measure students' ability at the end of a lesson, unit or course, helping to diagnose improvement needs and evaluate whether the program objectives were met. They can be formative or summative. Diagnostic Tests: These are administered at the beginning of a program to identify the skills that need development. Placement Tests: Their purpose is to place students at the appropriate level, evaluating understanding and skills.
- 6. Proficiency Tests: They evaluate the general competence of students in the language. They provide a single score or subscores corresponding to each section of the exam, using widely accepted proficiency levels as standard. Aptitude Tests: They measure the ability to learn a language, especially before taking a course. They are also used to identify language learning difficulties and understand learning styles and preferences.
- 7. PRINCIPLES OF LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT Practicality It involves administrative aspects such as creating, administering, and scoring tests, considering factors such as cost, time, and results. It is important that tests are feasible with clear instructions and using resources effectively.
- 8. Reliability It is the consistency of test results, where the same test administered to the same students at different times should yield similar results. Aspects such as student-related reliability, inter-rater agreement, and quality of test administration are addressed. Reliability is affected by factors such as the health of the student, the quality of marking, and the clarity of test items. Validity evaluates what is proposed and must be measured. There are three types of validity: 1. Content validity. 2. Validity related to criteria. 3. Validity related to constructs.
- 9. Authenticity It involves applying knowledge in new and real life situations, requiring time and effort both in its preparation and in its evaluation. Example: role-play in oral production lessons. Washback effect occurs when an exam influences the way a teacher teaches, leading them to focus on preparing for assessments. The student can become familiar with the exam format and receive feedback before the test date, which promotes language learning.
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