Assessment of Student Learning

Questions for Module 3 and Module 4

1. What is the difference between the Mean, the Median and the Mode?
2. Given the set of scores in a periodical examination below, find the Mean, the Median and the
Mode.
38, 40, 36, 42, 38, 45, 40, 40, 35, 42, 32, 38, 40, 34, 45
3. Define a norm-referenced grading system. What are some of the issues that confront a teacher
using a norm-referenced grading system?
4. Define a criterion-referenced grading. What are some of the issues that confront a teacher
using a criterion-referenced grading system?
5. Differentiate between the Cumulative and Averaging Systems of Grading.
6. Differentiate between a performance test and the traditional assessment method of cognitive
testing.
7. What is the importance of Non-objective tests in the assessment of learning?
8. What is meant by portfolio assessment? Discuss the three types of portfolios: growth,
showcase and evaluation portfolios.
9. In what context would an authentic assessment be a more preferable assessment method than
the traditional assessment method?
10. Differentiate between authentic assessment and traditional assessment methods. What are the
advantages and disadvantages of each?