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MODERATOR: Ms. C. OMALU

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1. 10 COURSE: DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION
SECONDARY
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SUBJECT NAME: ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION
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SUBJECT CODE: DES-AE22
4. 18 DATE: May 2018

5. 22 TIME: 2½ HOURS
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7. 25 STUDENT DETAILS:
(This information is compulsory)

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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS: (To be read and complied to by all students)
1. Questions should be answered on the question paper.
2. The mark allocation is a guideline for the time needed to answer each question.
3. Write neatly and legibly.

CHEATING IN THE EXAMINATION WILL RESULT IN A FAILING GRADE. SERIOUS STEPS WILL BE TAKEN AGAINST ANY
INDIVIDUAL WHO DISTURBS AN EXAMINATION SESSION.

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EXAMINATION INSTRUCTIONS
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WARNING: Should you be responsible for any irregularities during the writing of the
examinations:
 the Head of Examinations/Invigilator will collect your answering script and evidence
 you will be requested to write a declaration of the incident as it happened
 the answering script, evidence and declaration will be submitted to the IRREGULARITY
COMMITTEE for verifying
 no examination marks will count for that particular subject
 you will be suspended from studies for that particular subject at IOL for 12 months/two
consecutive examination sessions

2. It is an infringement of the examination regulations to assist or try to assist another

student, ask another student for assistance, and receive assistance from another student
or to try to make contact with another student in any way, whatsoever.

3. All cell phones MUST BE SWITCHED OFF during examination sessions. IF NOT, the Head of
Examinations will collect your answering sheet and you will not be allowed to complete
the examination session.

4. You may not leave the examination room during the first 30 minutes after the
examination has officially started, or during the last 15 minutes of the examination
session.

5. A late arrival of 30 minutes after the start of the examination will result in a “NO TURN
UP” and you will not be allowed to write during that specific examination session.

6. You are reminded that the question paper/answering sheet/answer book is the property
of IOL and you MAY NOT KEEP IT, nor REMOVE PAGES THEREFROM. Under no
circumstances may the question paper/answering sheet/answer book be removed from
the examination room. All question papers/answering sheets/answer books in your
possession must be handed over to the Invigilator.

7. Should you need additional paper to write on, ask the Invigilator. Answers on any other
paper will not be considered for marking.

8. Rough work may only be done on the question paper or paper provided by the Invigilator.

9. You must sign the CHECK LIST before leaving the examination room.

10. Smoking and eating in the examination room is prohibited.

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Question 1

Each of the questions or statements below are followed by four suggested answer options.
Circle the correct option.

1.1 ………………………………..involves a learner assessing the performance of others

a) Self –assessment
b) Peer –assessment
c) Self –evaluation
d) Peer-evaluation
1.2 Teachers can only use formative assessment to
a) measure teaching and learning throughout the year.
b) test learners throughout the year.
c) examine learners throughout the year.
d) check learners throughout the year.
1.3. Diagnostic assessment is used by teachers to find out
a) how much facts the learner can recall
b) how much knowledge learners have
c) the learning problems of learners
d) the knowledge and skills learners can remember

1.4 The verb…………………………is commonly used when assessing factual recall.

a) explain
b) discuss
c) name
d) analyse

1.5 When done well, this type of question allows broad and even deep coverage of content in
an efficient way.

a) multiple choice
b) matching questions
c) essay questions
d) true/false questions items

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1.6 A generic term used to describe the various groups of assessment types is called:

a) assessment approach
b) assessment method
c) basic competency
d) evaluation

1.7 The affective domain outcomes in the Namibian curriculum focus on:

a) Ways to use knowledge outcomes to meet specific problems and challenges

b) Things learners are able to do as a result of mastering the material presented
c) Feelings learners might experience as a result of study and application of materials
presented
d) Things learners are able to do when expressing feelings.

1.8 Portfolios are best assessed using:

a) affective outcomes
b) knowledge outcomes
c) presentation
d) rubrics

1.9 Which level of blooms Taxonomy will the following test:

“Give learners a short story to read then ask learners to write a different but plausible ending.

a) Knowledge
b) Synthesis
c) Analysis
d) Evaluation

1.10 Content validity is established by

a) Methods of Computing is established

b) Matching questions to a table of specifications
c) Using high quality distractors
d) Accurately scoring a test
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Question 2

Match the following six levels of Cognitive domains in Colum A with their correct examples of
questions in Colum B. Write your answer as follows: 2.1 B

Colum A Colum B

2.1 Based on verbal instructions A. Observation

2.2 Made up of questions and surveys C. Cognitive domain

2.3 Refers to intellectual capability and skills D. Selected Response

2.4 A way of teaching and learning E. Measurement

2.5 A collection of quantitative data F. Projects

2.6Used constantly by teachers informally G. oral Questions

Peer assessment

2.1_______________________________________________________________ (1)
2.2 _______________________________________________________________ (1)
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Which of the following represents a criterion –referenced interpretation and which is a norm-
referenced interpretation?

2.2.1 Marys reading score placed the bottom of the class.

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2.2.2 Tangi defined 90% of the science terms correctly

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2.2.3 Jane can identify all parts of a sentence.

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2.2.4 Job surpassed 85% of the 60th grades on the Mathematics test.

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Question 3
Define the following concepts.
3.1.1 Formative assessment (3)
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3.1.2 Evaluation (3)
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3.1.3 Standard deviation (3)
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3.2 What does the abbreviation DNEA stand for?
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Question 4
List and explain the principles of alternative assessment. (18)
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Question 5
Discuss the challenges a teacher will face when he/ she gives course work as an
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Question 6
Discuss the guidelines you are going to follow as a teacher as you prepare your students for
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Question 7
Discuss the disadvantages of using true and false questions to assess learners. (25)
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