We will explore how assessment goes beyond being a mere measuring process, influencing teaching, student motivation, and the overall quality of learning.

1. LEARNING ACTIVITY 1
PRINCIPLES OF LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT
Student: Alexandra Elizabeth Peñaherrera Gómez
Professor: Carlos Marcelo Espin Ortega,
NRC: 18234

2. ASSESSMENT
TERMINOLOGY
Assessment is a common practice in education but
can be confusing due to terminology.
This document provides information to clarify
commonly used terms related to assessment and
testing.
Assessment may evoke feelings of excitement and
nervousness in students, but it is crucial to remember its
purpose is to aid learning and improvement.

3. Assessment and Testing
It's essential to select the
right test for a specific
purpose and ensure
fairness and validity.
Assessment and testing
are often used
interchangeably but have
significant differences.
Assessment involves measuring
students' learning over time,
while tests are a specific form
conducted at a particular
moment.

4. Measurement and Evaluation
Measurement assigns numbers
to student characteristics, while
evaluation interprets and uses
measurement results.
Measurement and evaluation are related but
distinct terms.
It is important to use valid and
reliable measures for evaluation
and ensure that the results are
interpreted and utilized fairly
and equitably.

5. Informal assessment is
unstructured and
unplanned, like classroom
observations and group
discussions.
Both types of assessment are
important and can provide
valuable information about
student learning.
Formal and Informal Assessment
Formal assessment is
structured and planned,
such as exams and
standardized tests.

6. Summative and Formative Assessment
Summative assessment
occurs at the end of a
period and evaluates overall
student learning.
Together, these
assessment approaches
contribute to a holistic
understanding of student
development and learning
outcomes.
Formative assessment
happens during the learning
process, providing feedback
and guiding student learning.

7. TYPES AND PURPOSES OF ASSESSMENT
Achievement tests, also known as performance
tests, are used to measure a student's progress in a
specific subject. - These tests are administered at
the end of a period, such as a course or unit, and are
used to assess overall student learning in that
subject.
Achievement Tests

8. Diagnostic tests are used to assess students'
skill levels in a specific subject before starting a
course or unit. - These tests are employed to
identify students' strengths and weaknesses
and to design a teaching plan tailored to their
needs.
Diagnostic Tests

9. Placement tests are used to determine
students' skill levels in a specific subject and to
place them in the appropriate course or level. -
These tests are commonly used in foreign
language programs to determine students'
proficiency in the language.
Placement Tests

10. COMPETENCY AND APTITUDE TESTS
Competency Tests Aptitude Tests
Competency tests are employed to
assess students' skill levels in a
specific subject in comparison to a
set standard. Evaluate students' ability to
learn or perform specific
tasks.
These tests are commonly used in
fields such as education and
medicine to evaluate students'
competence in specific skills.
Aptitude tests are employed to
assess students' capability to learn
or perform specific tasks.
These tests are commonly used in
fields such as education and
industry to evaluate students'
aptitude for particular tasks.

11. LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT PRINCIPLES
Practicality Reliability
Practicality refers to the
ease and convenience of
administering a test.
A practical test is easy to
administer and does not require
much time or resources.
Reliability refers to the
consistency and accuracy
of a test.
A reliable test produces consistent
and accurate results each time it
is administered.
It is important because tests
that are difficult to administer
can be costly and time-
consuming.
It is important because tests that
are not reliable can yield
inaccurate and unreliable results.

12. LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT PRINCIPLES
VALIDITY AUTHENTICITY
Validity refers to the extent to
which a test measures what it
is supposed to measure.
A valid test accurately
measures the knowledge
or skill being assessed.
Authenticity refers to the extent
to which a test reflects real-world
situations and tasks.
An authentic test assesses
knowledge and skills used in
real-world situations.
Authenticity is crucial because non-
authentic tests may not reflect
knowledge and skills accurately.

13. The washback effect
refers to the impact
that assessment has
on teaching and
learning.
Assessment can
influence what is
taught, how it is taught,
as well as the
motivation and
engagement of
students.
It is important to
carefully consider the
washback effect
when designing and
administering
assessments.
WASHBACK