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Match the Test Item Type with its Primary Characteristic

Multiple-Choice Questions Designed to assess higher-order thinking skills
True/False Questions Associated with a high guessing factor in responses
Essays Provide a comprehensive view of student learning and growth over time
Portfolios Efficient for covering a wide content range and quick scoring
What is a common disadvantage of Portfolios as an assessment method?
Which type of assessment involves students demonstrating skills or procedures in a practical setting, such as a laboratory experiment or a musical performance?
What is an advantage of using Essays in assessment?
Which characteristic defines Subjective tests (performance-based assessments)?
What is an advantage of Completion or Fill-in-the-Blanks test items?
A disadvantage of Matching Items is that they:
Which of the following is an advantage of True/False questions?
What is a major disadvantage of Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs)?
Which characteristic is definitive of Objective tests?

Which of the following statements are correct regarding the grading system employed in Kerala's high school level?

  1. The grading system used at the high school level in Kerala is a 9-point system, ranging from A+ to E.
  2. In Kerala's high school grading, a student must achieve a minimum D+ grade to pass the exam.
  3. The Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) approach is not integrated into the grading system at the high school level in Kerala.
  4. The highest grade 'A+' in the Kerala high school grading system carries 8 grade points.

    Match the following terms related to educational grading and evaluation:

    Norm-Referenced Grading D+
    Purpose of grading To provide a concise summary of a student's learning
    Minimum passing grade in Kerala's high school system Encompasses both scholastic and co-scholastic aspects
    Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) Compares a student's performance to their peers
    How does CCE facilitate continuous feedback in the learning process?
    What is the grade point assigned to an 'B+' grade in Kerala's high school grading system?
    What is the minimum grade students need to achieve to pass an exam in Kerala's high school system?
    What is the highest grade in Kerala's high school 9-point grading system?
    How many points are used in the grading system at the high school level in Kerala?
    What does CCE (Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation) primarily encompass at the high school level in Kerala?
    In which grading system is a student's performance evaluated against pre-established standards or learning objectives?
    Which type of grading system compares a student's performance to that of their peers in the same group or class?
    Which of the following is NOT listed as a purpose of grading?
    What is the primary purpose of grading in education?
    The measure of learning difficulties and deficiencies are determined by:
    What type of test is helpful to identify the weak areas of pupil's learning?
    A teacher intends to conduct remedial classes for some students who are not responding satisfactorily. Which type of evaluation she / he would undertake for choosing students for her / his remedial classes?
    Achievement test is :
    What are the characteristics of a good achievement test?
    After preparing a test, if a teacher repeatedly administers it on the children of the same age group in order to find out the consistency of test scores, he is looking for the tests
    Which of the following is NOT true for the construction of achievement test?
    To identify which type of educational weakness, achievement test is essential?

    Match the Qualities of a Good Test with their Definitions

    Validity Freedom from personal bias or subjective judgment of the scorer
    Reliability Ability to differentiate between strong and weak student understanding
    Objectivity Measures what the assessment is intended to measure
    Discriminating Power Consistency and dependability of assessment results
    Which quality ensures that a test is equitable to all students, avoiding cultural or other biases?
    What quality requires test items to be clear, concise, and unambiguous, leaving no room for misinterpretation?
    A good test should be able to differentiate between students with strong understanding and those with weaker understanding. This refers to its:
    The ease with which a test can be administered, scored, and interpreted, considering time, cost, and effort, refers to which quality?
    Which quality of a good test ensures that it adequately covers the entire range of learning objectives or the content taught?
    A test is considered to possess objectivity when its scoring is free from what?
    What quality refers to the consistency and dependability of assessment results?
    Which quality of a good test ensures that it measures what it is intended to measure?
    A teacher administers a test twice to the same group of students under similar conditions and finds that the scores are almost the same. This indicates that the test has good:

    Consider the following statements about the qualities of a good test:

    1. Reliability ensures that the test measures what it intends to measure.

    2. Validity refers to the consistency of the test results.

    3. Objectivity ensures that the scoring is free from personal bias.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    Which of the following is considered the most important quality of a good achievement test?
    A music teacher wants to assess a student's ability to perform a complex piece on an instrument, including their stage presence and technical accuracy. Which combination of tools and techniques would be most appropriate?
    An educational psychologist conducts an intensive, holistic investigation into the learning challenges faced by a single student over several months, involving various data sources. This technique is best described as a:
    If a teacher wants to understand the social acceptance and rejection patterns within a classroom and identify group dynamics, which evaluation technique would be most suitable?
    What is the main advantage of using an interview as an evaluation technique?
    A teacher wants to identify specific learning difficulties faced by a student in mathematics before designing remedial instruction. Which type of test would be most appropriate for this purpose?
    What is the main purpose of using portfolios as a tool of evaluation?
    Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of a rating scale in evaluation?
    What is the primary difference between an evaluation 'tool' and an evaluation 'technique' ?