What is theoretical assessment?

It is the process of judging the quality of content and programs offered to a group
of students. Teachers usually assess students and use this assessment information to
judge the quality of student learning for summative or formative purposes.

What are some examples of assessment methods?

Methods of Assessments
 Written Work. ...
 Portfolios of student work. ...
 Visual or audio recording of oral presentations or performances with self, peer, and or
instructor evaluations using a rubric; may include recordings of subsequent
performances to document improvements.
 Capstone Projects.
 Field or service learning projects.

What psychometric tests are used for children?

Psychometric Testing for Young People
 Intelligence (IQ) testing. Intelligence tests assess a young person's general intellectual
ability (or intelligence). ...
 Achievement tests. ...
 Adaptive behaviour testing. ...
 Attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) assessment. ...
 Social, emotional, and behavioural functioning tests.

How do you know if an assessment is appropriate for young children?

There are a few things to keep in mind when assessing young children.
 Assessments should align to the instructional goals of your program. ...
 The “assessor” should be familiar to the child. ...
 Assessments should be “authentic” ...
 Assessments should be ongoing and administered during a variety of activities.

What are the 3 types of psychometric assessments?

Thus, there are three types of psychometric tests:
 Intelligence.
 Aptitudes and skills.
 Personality.
Intelligence
Psychometric intelligence tests seek to measure: 

 IQ (intelligence quotient).
 Learning capacity.
 The application of new knowledge.
 Specific analysis and synthesis skills.
 The capacity and facility for decision-making.
 Initiative and proactivity in problem-solving.
 Adaptation to changes.

Aptitudes and skills

Psychometric tests of aptitudes and skills measure: 

 Job skills and competencies.

 The applicant’s potential in the development of professional practices.

Personality
Psychometric personality tests seek to qualify the ability of applicants to:

 Interpret situations.
 Adapt.
 Relate.
 Handle internal conflicts. 
 Develop social skills.