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
