TASK 2

STUDENT: BALASTA, MARA C. SUBJECT: LANGUAGE TEST

STUDENT NO. 19-47148 PROFESSOR: DR. MARIVIC VETORICO IGNACIO

QUESTIONS:

1. Different types of standardize test.

Answer: The following are the different types of standardize test:

 Achievement test results are frequently used in educational systems to indicate a student’s
readiness for a certain level of teaching. High accomplishment ratings often indicate that
students have mastered grade-level material and are ready for further education. Low
accomplishment levels may suggest the need for remediation or a retake of a course.
 The diagnostic standardized test results are used with classroom observations, school, and
medical data, as well as interviews with teachers, parents, and students to create a profile
of the student’s skills and abilities, and to diagnose a learning impairment if appropriate
 Aptitude exams, like achievement tests, assess what pupils have learned, but instead of
focusing on specific subject matter studied in school, the test items emphasize linguistic,
numeric, and problem-solving abilities acquired in school or via general culture. These
examinations are usually shorter than achievement tests and can be used to predict
general school performance. If the goal of the test is to predict success in a given topic (for
example, language arts), the strongest predictor is a prior accomplishment in that subject,
therefore scores on a language arts achievement test would be beneficial. When the
forecasts are broader, however, aptitude tests are frequently used. Both the ACT and the
SAT, according to their creators, are good tests. Reasoning exams, which are used to
predict college performance, examine overall educational development, reasoning,
analytical, and problem-solving skills, as well as arithmetic, reading, and writing tasks.

2. Discuss the advantage & disadvantage standardized test.

Answer:

Standardized testing perceived advantages include the quantifiable results that give
educators the opportunity to identify areas where students are proficient or where students need
remediation or advancement. Through regular standardized testing, educators can view reports
with information on a student's progress and identify a trend of growth or decline. It should be
noted that opinions on these perceived advantages may differ among different education
stakeholders including policymakers, parents, and teachers.
On the other hand, some of the disadvantages of standardized testing include the non-academic
factors that can influence a student's test score including anxiety, fatigue, and a lack of motivation.
Standardized test questions also fail to assess a student's higher-level thinking skills, and
educators may be tempted to "teach-to-the-test" rather than focus on the unique needs of the
students in their classroom. Test questions can also be written in ways that students without
certain lived experiences are unable to understand. This creates a system of inequity and one in
which some students are rewarded for their ability to understand a question's context while others
are penalized at no fault of their own.