Feedback and Washback are two importance things in giving assessments

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2. Is giving feedback considered
crucial in a test?
 When is washback achieved in a
test for the students?
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3. Information about reactions to a
product, a person's performance
of a task, etc., used as a basis
for improvement.
Information about how we are
doing in our efforts to reach a
goal.
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4. Feedback is an essential part of effective
learning. It helps students understand the
subject being Studied and gives them
clear guidance on how to improve their
learning. Bellon et al.
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5. Feedback can improve a student's confidence,
self-awareness and enthusiasm for learning.
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k The purpose of feedback in the learning
process is to improve a student’s
performance- definitely not put a damper on
it. The ultimate goal of feedback is to
provide students with an “I can do this”
attitude.

6. aka backwash refers to the influence,
either positive or negative, that an
exam has on the way in which students
are taught.
Information about how we are
doing in our efforts to reach a
goal.
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7. Positive washback refers to expected test
effects. For example, a test may encourage
students to study more or may promote a
connection between standards and instruction.
Negative washback refers to the
unexpected, harmful consequences of
a test. For example, instruction may
focus too heavily on test preparation
at the expense of other activities.
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8. One way to ensure positive washback is
through instructional planning that links
teaching and testing. By selecting a test that
reflects your instructional and program
goals, you can more closely align testing
with instruction.
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