ASSESSMENT

TESTING, ASSESSMENT, AND EVALUATION

IN TEACHING (III)
 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.
• 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.
---- 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.
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.
References & Recommended Reading
•Cronbach, L. J. (1970). Essentials of Psychological Testing (2 nd
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.