Assessment of Learning 2

Ed 107
Name: THRICIA B. SALVADOR COURSE & YEAR: BSED III SOCIAL STUDIES

Evaluation
Short-Answer Questions
1. Discuss the two types of measurement.

2. Differentiate between formative and summative evaluation.

Formative evaluation is typically conducted during the development or improvement of a program or

course. Summative evaluation involves making judgments about the efficacy of a program or course at
its conclusion.
3. What are aptitude tests?

An aptitude test is an exam used to determine an individual's skill or propensity to succeed in a given
activity. Aptitude tests assume that individuals have inherent strengths and weaknesses, and have a
natural inclination toward success or failure in specific areas based on their innate characteristics.
4. How is cognitive learning defined?

Cognitive learning is a style of learning that focuses on more effective use of the brain. Cognition is the
mental process of gaining knowledge and understanding through the senses, experience and thought.
5. What are the thinking skills required in cognitive learning?
Underlying cognitive skills must function well for us to efficiently and easily read, think, prioritize,
understand, plan, remember, and solve problems. When Cognitive Skills are weak, academic learning is
at best, a struggle. When Cognitive Skills are strong, academic learning is fast, easy, efficient and fun.

6. What are the steps in the problem solving process?

7. What are the features of external evaluation?

Interviews

An outside evaluator can evaluate staff members on product or service information sought through one-
on-one or group interviews or by using questionnaires. This allows the reviewer the opportunity to
assess specific criteria as outlined by the company.
Focus Groups
External evaluations can be conducted via focus groups in which a select group of people are brought
into a controlled environment and asked specific questions about their individual perceptions or
experiences with a business.

Observation

An impartial observer can evaluate various aspects of a company through observation techniques.

Survey can be used externally to collect data from different sources. A survey may be targeted at
current, past or prospective customers or at the general public. Surveys can help evaluate the
effectiveness of a program or service by asking pointed questions or requesting specific feedback.

External audits can be performed on different functions and systems of a business.

8. What was the rationale behind changing the six categories of Bloom’s educational objectives?

9. State few ways which can ensure that one makes good decisions.

Think about your goals and values. It’s important to be true to ourselves and what we value in life.
When you factor into a decision the things that are important to you, the best option might become
obvious. At any rate, you’re more likely to end up with an outcome you’re happy with.

Don’t let stress get the better of you. It’s easy to feel stressed out and anxious when you’re facing a
tough choice. You might tend to rush your decisions without thinking them through, or you avoid
making a decision at all because the stress has put you off your game. If you’re feeling anxious about a
decision, try to manage your stress so that it doesn’t cloud your thinking. Go for a walk on the beach. Hit
up a yoga class or hang out with friends.
10. What are the factors that affect self-concept?

There are various factors that can affect self-concept, these include: age, sexual orientation, gender and
religion. The self-concept is also made up of a combination of self-esteem and self-image. Self-esteem
refers to a person's feelings of self-worth or the value that they place on themselves.

Long-Answer Questions
1. Discuss the characteristics of a good measurement tool.

Validity is the extent to which a test measures what it claims to measure.

RELIABILITY It is the consistency of measurement, or the degree to which an instrument measures the
same way each time it is used under the same condition with the same subjects.

PRACTICABILITY It is ease in administration, scoring, interpretation and application, low cost, etc.

MEASURABILITY It should measure the objectives to be achieved.

OBJECTIVITY: The degree to which a test’s results are obtained the same by scoring different scores
without influences of their biases or beliefs on scoring is known as objectivity.

2. Discuss the importance of measurement scales.You may give your argument with reference to various
measurementscales.

3. Describe qualitative evaluation techniques, aswell asthe five categoriesthat come underit.

4. How are the objectives of the cognitive domain classified? Discuss in detail.
The cognitive domain aims to develop the mental skills and the acquisition of knowledge of the
individual. The cognitive domain encompasses of six categories which include knowledge;
comprehension; application; analysis; synthesis; and evaluation.

5. Describe various types of evaluation with proper examples.

6. Describe the techniques that help to stimulate divergent thinking.

Brainstorming is a technique which involves generating a list of ideas in a creative, unstructured manner.
The goal of brainstorming is to generate as many ideas as possible in a short period of time. ... People
often have insights at unusual times and places.

7. Explain the classification of psychomotor domain under educational objectives.

The psychomotor domain includes physical movement, coordination, and use of the motor-skill areas.
Development of these skills requires practice and is measured in terms of speed, precision, distance,
procedures, or techniques in execution.

8. What are the characteristics of critical thinking?

Critical thinking involves asking questions, defining a problem, examining evidence, analyzing
assumptions and biases, avoiding emotional reasoning, avoiding oversimplification, considering other
interpretations, and tolerating ambiguity.