Planning the Test

I. Given in the matrix are some of the testing events you may have experienced. Reflect
on the possible purpose of the teacher in giving the test and identify whether it is
formative or summative in nature. Check the appropriate box for each item.

Testing Event Formative Summative

1. A quiz was given after reading a short story in your
English class.
2. Teacher gave a test to find out how familiar the class is
with words they will meet in the story.
3. A periodical test is scheduled at the end of the month
in all subjects.
4. Teacher determines how many have obtained 80% of
the weekly test given in addition.
5. Teacher administered a year-end test in preparation for
the student report cards.
6. An oral recitation was conducted to find out how well
they have read the editorial.
7. Teacher samples the instructional objectives to be
tested at the end of the quarter.
8. Students were asked to record their weekly scores in
their math notebook.
9. Class was given a pretest before they start the unit on
long division.
10. Fifty percent of the final test score determined the
students’ grades.

II. Below is a list of some learning competencies in Science. Opposite each one, indicate
the cognitive level being focused on.

Learning Competency Cognitive Level

1. Identify common rock-forming minerals using

their physical and chemical properties.
2. Classify rocks into igneous, sedimentary, and
metamorphic.
3. Explain how the products of weathering are
carried away by erosion and deposited
elsewhere.
4. Illustrate the relationships among structures of
flowers, fruits, and seeds.

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 5. Make a report on how rocks and soil move
downslope due to the direct action of
gravity.
6. Design a setup on propagating plants using
other methods such as hydroponics and
aeroponics.

III. Construct a two-way table of specifications for a summative test to assess what the
learners have learned in the unit you have chosen. Include the necessary elements that
will guide you in preparing the items. Label the COLUMNS appropriately.

A Two-Way Table of Specifications for _________________________

Grade _________________________

Source: De Guzman, E. & Adamos, J. (2015). Assessment of Learning 1. Adriana Publishing Company: Quezon
City

Worksheet Assessment in Learning 1