Question

....................... tests measure the extent of students learning in a given content area.

• A. Achievement Tests
• B. Aptitude Tests
• C. Diagnostic Tests
• D. Readiness Tests

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Achievement Tests

Achievement test

• Achievement test is an important tool in school evaluation and has great significance in measuring instructional progress and progress of the students in the subject area.

• Achievement means one's learning attainments, accomplishments, proficiencies, etc.

• It is directly related to the pupil's growth and development in educational situations.

• Tests should give an accurate picture of students' knowledge and skills in the subject area or domain being tested.

• Accurate achievement data are very important for planning curriculum and instruction and for program evaluation.

• Test scores that overestimate or underestimate students' actual knowledge and skills cannot serve these important purposes.