ASSESSING GRAMMAR

ASSESSING GRAMMARTest vs AssessmentTESTSASSESSMENTFormal proceduresIncludes all occasionsStrict time limitationsBoth formal and informalSample the performance of an individual in a specific domainAlternative assessment :FairnessBalance of power relationships in classroomAssessment vs EvaluationASSESSMENT = relates to individual student learningAct of collecting information and making judgements on a language learners knowledge of a language and ability to use it.

EVALUATION = Collection and interpretation of information relating to the value of an entire course or program for decision-making purposes.

Why do we Assess?Diagnosing students strengths and weaknessesDeciding what to teach and what not to teachAssessing student progressGrading students

Types of AssessmentFormative assessment : During the courseIntend to improve learning outcomesExamples- questionnaires, observation

2. Summative assessment :At the end of the teaching processJudge students achievementExamples-final exam, portfoliosTypes of TestDiscrete-item tests:Gap-fills gapfill exercies.htmMultiple choice Pre-Intermediate Vocabulary Multiple Choice Exercise 3 esl-lounge Student.htm

2. Performance tests:Information gapProblem solving