Assessment. Types of tests

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Types of tests Achievement test Diagnostic test Objective test Placement test

Types of tests

Achievement test
Diagnostic test
Objective test
Placement test
Oral test
Proficiency test
Progress test
Subjective

test
Summative test
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Achievement test Measures what learners have learnt on a language course

Achievement test

Measures what learners have learnt on a language course

– usually at the end of the course.
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Diagnostic test Identifies learners’ strengths and weaknesses. Helps teachers to make

Diagnostic test

Identifies learners’ strengths and weaknesses. Helps teachers to make

decisions on what needs to be taught
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Objective test Scored according to ‘right’ or ‘wrong’ answers, ie, non-judgemental on part of examiners.

Objective test

Scored according to ‘right’ or ‘wrong’ answers, ie, non-judgemental

on part of examiners.
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Placement test Used before the beginning of courses, to determine learners’

Placement test

Used before the beginning of courses, to determine learners’

language levels and place them in the most appropriate groups.
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Oral test Measures learners’ speaking abilities

Oral test

Measures learners’ speaking abilities

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Proficiency test Measures language ability and based on what is needed

Proficiency test

Measures language ability and based on what is needed

for a particular purpose, e.g. English for secretaries, English for car mechanics.
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Progress test Measures learners’ progress during a language course

Progress test

Measures learners’ progress during a language course

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Subjective test Compared to objective tests, the examiner judges learners’ answers

Subjective test

Compared to objective tests, the examiner judges learners’ answers