ASSESSMENT: TESTING, ASSESSMENT, AND EVALUATION IN TEACHING (III)

1. TESTING, ASSESSMENT, AND EVALUATION
IN TEACHING (III)
ASSESSMENT

2. EVALUATION
• Cronbach et al. (1970): evaluation means the systematic
examination of events occurring and consequent on a
contemporary program. An examination is conducted to assist
in improving this program and other programs with the same
general purpose.
• Tuckman (1975): evaluation is a process wherein the parts,
processes, or outcomes of a program are examined to see
whether they are satisfactory, particularly regarding the stated
objectives of the program, our expectations, or our standards
of excellence.

3. • Evaluation is a process of collecting, analyzing, and
interpreting information about teaching and learning to make
informed decisions that enhance student achievement and
educational programs (Rea-Dickens and Germanie, 1993;
Genesee and Upshur, 1996; O’MallyO'Mally).
• Thorpe (1993): evaluation is the collection analysis and
interpretation of information about training as part of a
recognized process of judging its effectiveness, its efficiency,
and any other outcomes it may have.

4. ---- Evaluation is a process that includes five essential
components:
• Articulating the purpose of the educational system.
• Identifying and collecting relevant information.
• Having ideas that are valuable and useful to learners in their
lives and professions.
• Analyzing and interpreting information for learners.
• Classroom management or classroom decision making.

5. Conclusion
• The test is used to measure students` abilities or competencies.
• The assessment provides feedback on the student's
performance specifying his/ her strengths and areas for
improvement, which offers insights for taking appropriate
steps to improve the learning.
• Evaluation, based on the collected evidence, determines the
standards met and the levels of success or failure in meeting
these standards.

6. References & Recommended Reading
• Cronbach, L. J. (1970). Essentials of Psychological Testing (2nd
Edition). New York: Harper.
• Genesee, F., & J. Upshur. (1996). Classroom-Based Evaluation in
Second Language Education. Cambridge University Press
• O'MalleyO'Malley, J. M., & L. Valdez- Pierce. (1996). Authentic
Assessment for English Language Learners: Practical
Approaches for Teachers. Reading. MA: Addison- Wesley.
• Rea-Dickins. P. & K. Geimanie (1993). Evaluation. Oxford:
Oxford University Press.
• Thorpe, M. (1993). Evaluating Open and Distance Learning.
Harlow: Longman.
• Tuckman, B.W. (1975).Measuring Educational Outcomes
Fundamental of Testing. Atlanta: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich Inc.