Question

Diagnostic tests are conducted to:

• A. To evaluate the effectiveness of teaching methodologies after instruction.
• B. To assign final grades for a course and certify student achievement.
• C. To compare student performance with national or regional standards.
• D. Identify learners’ prior knowledge before instruction.

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Identify learners’ prior knowledge before instruction.

• Diagnostic tests guide teaching by showing student entry-level.

• Conducted before instruction begins.

• Purpose: Know gaps, strengths, weaknesses of learners.