ENG520 Midterm Solved Papers by Maha Malik

Q. Define the term measurement? (Topic 01)

Measurement is the process by which the attributes or dimensions of some object (both physical and abstract) are quantified. Measurement can be easily understood if we use this word to measure height and distance because these things are physical present in the existence so height can easily be measured by scale. But in the field of education, our variable are not physical and cannot be directly measured e.g. attitude, behavior, and achievement etc. these all are abstract, so there measurement is relatively difficult than those who have physical existence. The tool used for measuring the abstract variables cannot measure exactly like scale (thermometer).

Q. Define the term evaluation (Topic 01)

Evaluation is the process of making a value judgment against intended learning outcomes and behavior, to decide the quality and extent of learning. Evaluation is always related to your purpose, you aligned your purpose of teaching with what students achieved at the end, with their quality and quantity of learning.

Q. Method of interpreting Results (Topic 02)

i. Norm Referenced Assessment ii. Criterion Referenced Assessment

Q. Differences btw the maximum performance assessment and typical performance assessment? (Topic 03)

Maximum performance assessment determines what individuals can do when performing at their best e.g. assess student in an environment when they exhibit their best performance. Procedure of this type is concerned with how well individual perform when they are motivated to obtain as high score as possible. This type of assessment includes aptitude tests and achievement tests. The second category is a typical performance assessment determines what an individual will do under natural conditions. This type of assessment includes attitude, interest, personality inventories, observational techniques and peer appraisal. Here the emphasis is on what students will do rather than what they can do.

Q. Write four levels in which learning of students is classified OR Role of National Curriculum in Assessment (Topic 07).

In national curriculums of Pakistan, learning of student is classified into four levels.

1. Competency
2. Standards
3. Benchmarks
4. Student learning outcome (SLOs)

Q. Write three taxonomies. (Topic 10)

1. Bloom‘s taxonomy of educational objective
2. Structure of Observed Learning Outcomes (SOLO)
3. Depth of Knowledge (DOK)

Q. Types of Written Tests (Topic 19)

Verbal: Emphasize reading, writing, or speaking. The most tests in education are verbal tests.

Non-verbal: It does not require reading, writing or speaking ability. The tests composed of numerals or drawings are an example of non-verbal test.

Objective: It refers to scoring of tests when two or more scorers can easily agree on whether the answer is correct or incorrect; the test is an objective one. True/ false, multiple choice and matching tests are examples of it

Subjective: When it is difficult for two scorers to agree on whether an item is correct or incorrect, the test is a subjective one. Essay tests are the example of it. Teacher Made It is constructed solely by teacher only to be used in the classroom. This type of test is custom designed according to need and issues related to specific class.

Standardized: Test constructed by measurement experts over a period of years. They are designed to measure broad national objectives and have a uniform set of instructions that are adhered to during each administration. Mostly it has tables of norms, to which a student performance may be compared to determine where the student stands in relation to a national sample of students at the same level of age or grade

Power: Tests with liberal time limits that allow each student to attempt each item. Items tend to be difficult

Speed: Tests with time limits so strict that no one is expected to complete all items. Items tend to be easy.

Q. Objective types of assessment. (Topic 19)

(1) Matching Test, (2) Multiple Choice Test, (3) True False Tests, (4) Correct/Incorrect Test, (5) Simple Recall Test, (6) Best Answer Test, (7) Completion Test, and (8) Classification Test.

Q. Functions of summative assessment (Topic 25)

 Focus of measurement in summative assessment is on course or unit objectives.  Broad sample of all objectives is used in summative assessment.  This type of assessment uses wide range of difficulty while selecting items for the test.  Summative assessment is done at the end of the unit or the course.  Most important functions of summative assessment is to assign grade, certification of accomplishment and evaluation of teaching.