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PROGNOSTIC TEST

PERFORMANCE TEST
DIAGNOSTIC TEST
PROGNOSTIC TEST
The prognostic test The prognostic test
combines basic aspects combines basic aspects
Prognostic tests act as
taken from an assessment taken from an assessment
a means of estimation
of learning processes and of learning processes and
an assessment of and prediction of the an assessment of
learning achievements future career. learning achievements
and tries to formulate a and tries to formulate a
diagnosis for the diagnosis for the
student's future. student's future.
EXAMPLE:
IOWA PLACEMENT EXAMINATION

Predicts which of the subjects in the


curriculum a student is going good.
WHY USE PERFORMANCE
TESTING?
Performance assessments are part of a robust assessment
system in which students show what they know by writing an
essay, curating a portfolio of work, or conducting original
research. Ultimately, performance assessments can allow
students to demonstrate college and career readiness
through a culminating assessment—such as a graduate
capstone or senior portfolio defense.
TYPES OF PERFORMANCE TESTING

Individual or Group Projects projects of long been used in education to


assesses a students understanding of a subject or a particular topic
TYPES OF PERFORMANCE TESTING
Portfolio are systematic, purposeful, and meaningful collections of an
individual’s work designed to document learning over time.

Two types of portfolio:

• Working Portfolio - a repository of portfolio documents that the


students accumulates over a certain period of time.

• Showcase or Model Portfolio - a portfolio consisting of work samples


selected by the students that document the students best work.
TYPES OF PERFORMANCE TESTING

• Performances - game play during a tournament is also considered a


students performance. Rubrics fro game play can be written so that
students are evaluated on all three learning domains (psychomotor,
cognitive, and effective).

• Journals - it can be used to record student feelings, thoughts,


perception, or reflections about actual events or results.
DIAGNOSTIC TEST

A diagnostic test in education is a sort of pre-evaluation


that enables the instructor to learn the extent of the
student's subject-matter knowledge.
WHAT ARE THE FEATURES OF A
DIAGNOSTIC TEST I N EDUCATION?
To call an assessment a “diagnostic test”, it must meet the following
criteria:

A diagnostic evaluation is required to take place at the start of the


new semester or lesson unit.
It needs to concentrate on comprehending a student's current
knowledge base.
A diagnostic test in education must pinpoint the student's
strengths and potential growth areas.
It must not be graded.
TYPES OF DIAGNOSTIC TEST
Standardized Diagnostic Test Informal Diagnostic
Assessment
A standardized diagnostic test
uses well-defined testing methods Before starting a new lesson, an
to evaluate students’ knowledge. informal diagnostic evaluation
This assessment provides an in- occurs. For instance, the teacher
depth analysis of a student’s may pick up the phone and invite a
strengths and weaknesses. select group of students to
contribute what they know about a
certain topic.

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