Testing, assessing, and

teaching

Ulul Azmi, S.Pd.,M.Pd.

 Testing

• A test is a method of measuring a person’s ability, knowledge, or

performance in a given domain.
 Test

Method Measure Knowledge Performance

 Definition

1. Method.
• It is an instrument - a set of techniques, procedures, or items – that requires performance
on the part of the test-taker.
• To qualify as a test, the method must be explicit and structured.
Example:
• Multiple-choice questions with prescribed correct answers;
• A writing with a scoring rubric;
• An oral interview based on a question script.
2. Measure
• Some tests measure general ability, while others focus on very specific
competencies or objectives.
Example:
• A multi-skill proficiency test determines a general ability level;
• A quiz on recognizing correct use of definite articles measures specific
knowledge.
3 . Individual’ ability/ knowledge
• A test measures an individual's ability, knowledge, or performance. Testers
need to understand who the test-takers are. What is their previous
experience and background? Is the test appropriately matched to their
abilities? How should test takers interpret their scores?
4. Performance
• The test taker's ability, or to use a concept common in the field of linguistics/
competence to perform language or knowledge about language.
Example:
• To speak, to write, to read, or listen to a subset of language.
 Test
Test measures a given
domain – general
competence in all
skills of a language

Example:
Vocabulary test,
Pronunciation Test
Assessment
Test, Assessment, and Teaching
 Informal &
formal

Norm-
Formative
referenced
&
& Criterion
Summative
referenced
Informal Assessment
Formal Assessment
Formative Assessment
Summative Assessment
Norm-Referenced
Criterion-Referenced
Cloze Test and Dictation
Traditional Assessment
Alternative Assessment
Computer-based Test