“ According to mode of

Interpreting Results ”
(a.)TRESTA THAT YIELD NORM-REFERRENCED
INTERPRETATIONS
• Are evaluate instruments that measure a student’s
performance in relation to the performance of a group on
the same test.

ex: Teacher made survey test and interest

Standardized achievement tests also fall under this.
(b.) TRESTA THAT ALLOW CRITERON
REFERRENCE INTERPRETATIONS

• Described each students performance agreed upon or pre-

established criterion or level of performance.
“ According to Nature of Answer ”
(a)PERSONALITY TESTs
• 1st developed in 1920’s
• Intended to aid in the selection of personnel in Armed Forces.
• No right or wrong answer but it measures one’s personality
and behavioral style.
• Used in career guidance in individual
• Determined personality strengths and weaknesses
Cont:

(b) ACHIEVEMENT TESTS

• Measure student’s learning as results of instruction and training
experiences.
• They serve as basis for promotion to the next grade in contrasts
with APTITUDE TESTS* determined a student’s potential to
learn new tasks.
• A career aptitude tests in college aids in choosing the best line of
work for an individual based on his/her skills interests.
(c) INTELLIGENCE TESTS
• Measure learners innate intelligence or mental ability.
• First modern Intelligence Tests was published in 1905
by Aifred Binet & Theodore Simon
• Intelligence tests contains items on verbal,
comprehension, quantitative & abstract reasoning.
(d) A SOCIOMETRIC TEST
• Introduced in the year (1910)
• Test requires an individual to choose his associates for
any group of which he is or might become a member
• Sociometric tests is an instrument which he is or might
become a member.
(e) A TRADE OR VOCATIONAL TEST
• An individuals knowledge, skills and competence in a
particular occupation.
• Is a test to assess proficiency and skills level of an individual
in any number of skilled trades.
• Trade test may consist of a theory test and practical test.
• It determine the fruitfulness of training programs.
FUNCTIONS OF TESTING
Test Classified into FOUR:
1. INSTRUCTIONAL FUNCTIONS
(a) TESTS FACILITATE THE CLARIFICATION OF MEANINGFUL
LEARNING OBJECTIVES.
(b) TESTS PROVIDE A MEANS OF FEEDBACK TO THE
INSTRUCTOR AND THE STUDENT.
(c) TESTS CAN MOTIVATE LEARNING.
(d) TESTS CAN FACILITATE LEARNING.
(e) TESTS ARE USEFUL MEANS OF OVER LEARNING
2.ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS

(a) TESTS CAN LIFE A MECHANISM OF QUALITY CONTROL

(b) TESTS FACILITATE BETTER CLASSIFICATION &
PLACEMENT DECISIONS.
(c) TESTS CAN INCREASE THE QUALITY OF SELECTION
DECISIONS.
(d) TESTS CAN BE USEFUL MEANS OF ACCREDITATION
MASTERY OR CERTIFICATION.
 3.RESEARCH AND EVALUATION
• Tests are useful for program evaluation & research.
*use of technology enhanced learning
(tablet computing & flipped classroom)
4. GUIDANCE FUNCTIONS
• Tests can be of value in diagnosing an individual’s special aptitudes and
abilities.
* aim to understand his/her abilities & interests & develop them so that
he/she can take advantage of educational,vocational,personal opportunities...
ASSESSMENT
Cont:
• Latin word ASSIDERE means ” to sit beside a judge”.
This implies that assessment is tied up with evaluation.
• Black & William- emphasizing the importance of feedback
and signifying its purpose.
• Activities undertaken by teachers
• Not all about collecting data, data should be processed,
interpreted and acted upon
• Tests are a form of assessment.
NATURE OF ASSESSMENT
• Two Broad Categories *
1. MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE
*Learners motivated to perform well.
* Students are encouraged to aim for high score.
2. TYPICAL PERFORMANCE
* Attitude, Interests and Personality, Inventories, Observation,
Techniques and peer approach….
NATURE OF ASSESSMENT
• CLASSROOM ASSESSMENT INVOLVES STUDENTS AND TEACHER IN
CONTINOUS MONITORING OF STUDENTS LEARNING.
• IT GIVES STUDENTS A MEASURE OF THEIR PROGRESS AS LEARNERS.
• IT PROVIDES OPPORTUNITY FOR CLOSE OBSERVATION OF STUDENTS
IN THE PROCESS OF LEARNING.
• IT HELPS IN COLLECTION OF FREQUENT FEEDBACK ON STUDENT’S
LEARNING AND HOW THEY RESPOND TO PARTICULAR TEACHING
APPROACHES.
• ASSESSMENT HAS PROFOUND IMPACT ON THE SELF-ESTEEM OF
PUPILS WHICH IS CRITICAL INFLUENCE ON LEARNING……
*END*