What is a test?

A test is a method that measure the ability, knowledge and performance in a given domain.
Through, tools and methods explicit and structured to be understood by the evaluated. There
are different types of tests, depending on their objectives, the context in which they are
developed and the competencies to be achieved.

Assessment and teaching.

Evaluation is often confused with tests in educational practice; These are procedures
embodied in a study plan that yield measurable and evaluable results. The evaluation is
broader, the teacher evaluates not only with written work, homework or exhibitions but also
assesses the progress and performance of students constantly.

Informal and formal assessment.

To clarify that they are tests, evaluations and teaching, the formal evaluation is developed,
which is designed previously and systematically, the student performance is recorded during
a period with tests, works and activities. The informal one includes tasks in classes and / or
oral participations, the teacher does not make judgments or record results.

Formative and summative assessment.

These evaluations respond to the How to evaluate? The first being the type of evaluation
where the achievement of students' competencies and skills is verified to advance the
teaching-learning process. The sum measures what the student has captured and understood
at the end of a course or period to report their competences achieved.

María José Torres Martínez.

Evaluación en educación.
Lic. en bilingüismo con énfasis en inglés, 4to semestre.