Purpose of testing

1 Briefly discuss the concept “grade inflation”.

A grading system which is not reliable or sustainable. Giving a

higher mark for low quality work.

2 What is an aptitude test battery?

A collection of tests.

3 Briefly discuss the types of educational decisions every

classroom teacher must make.

There are three educational decisions a teacher should make:

• Instructional - it revolves around the teacher’s instructional
plan.
• Grading - based on knowledge and performance.
• Diagnostic - to identify the problems the student experiences.

Briefly discuss the type of data that is needed for diagnostic

decisions.

Objective and Subjective data.

Norm and criterion referenced tests

1 Briefly discuss the educational decisions for which you would

want to use norm referenced test.

• Grading.
• Diagnosis.
• Selection.
• Placement
• Counseling and Guidance.
• Programme or Curriculum.
• Promotion.
• Graduation.

2 Briefly discuss the educational decisions for which you would

want to use criterion referenced test.

• Instructional.
• Grading.
• Diagnosis.
• Placement.
• Counseling Guidance.
• Programme or Curriculum.