Language Assessments in Schools (BIP3183)

A set of vocabulary flashcards covering key terms and concepts related to language assessments in education.

Language Assessment

The process of evaluating students' language skills through various types of tests.

Multiple-choice Test

A type of assessment where students select the correct answer from several options.

Essay Test

An assessment requiring students to write a detailed response to open-ended questions.

Rubric

An assessment tool that outlines criteria for grading student work.

Analytical Rubric

A rubric that assesses multiple traits or criteria for student performance and provides separate scores for each.

Holistic Rubric

A rubric that provides a single, overall score based on a general impression of performance.

Objective Test Items

Question types requiring specific answers, such as multiple-choice or true/false questions.

Subjective Test Items

Question types that allow students to formulate their own responses, like essays.

Bloom's Taxonomy

A framework for categorizing educational goals that includes higher-order thinking skills such as analyzing and creating.

Test Reliability

The consistency of test scores over repeated administrations or different versions of a test.

Test Validity

The extent to which a test measures what it is intended to measure.

Test Preparation

The methods and principles used to construct effective test items and assessments.