Diagnostic Test
A diagnostic test is a specialized assessment tool designed to pinpoint a student's specific learning strengths, weaknesses, prior knowledge, and skill gaps before or during instruction.
Unlike achievement tests that measure what a student has learned, diagnostic tests focus on identifying why a student might be struggling or where their understanding is lacking.
A diagnostic evaluation helps in revealing an individual's weaknesses and strengths in a certain course of study.
It is concerned with the persistent or recurring learning difficulties that are left unsolved by the formative evaluation.
The main aim of the diagnostic evaluation is to determine the causes of learning problems and to formulate a plan for remedial action.
It plays a significant role in improving learning outcomes for all students.
It will pinpoint the types of errors that were made along with their causes.
Construction Of Diagnosis Test
1) Identification
2) Analysis the learning material concerned
3) Writing of the test items
4) Division of items into smaller sections.
5) Provision of clear instructions
6) Analysis
Provision of clear instructions
Simple language – Avoid complex or confusing words.
Step-by-step guidance – Clearly state what the student is expected to do.
Format explanation – Indicate whether answers should be written, matched, circled, etc.
Time limits – If applicable, clearly mention the time allowed.
Purpose clarity – Let students know that the test is meant to help identify learning gaps, not to grade them.
