TYPES OF TESTS
What is test?
Test is a device containing a set of
sequentially arranged questions given to
students to provide their responses
individually.
Categorization of Tests
Achievement Test
Diagnostic Test
Prognostic Test
Achievement Test
Measuring the
achievements of students.
Diagnostic Test
The deficiencies in student
learning.
Prognostic Test
Measure the capacity of a person for
predicting his/her success in a
particular field.
Definition of Achievement test
Any test that measures the attainments of
an individual after a period of training or
learning is called an achievement test.
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Types of Achievement Test
Teacher made test and
Standardized test.
Criterion referenced test and
Non referenced test.
Teacher Made Test
Teacher Made Test are specific to the
syllabus, portion covered, standard in
which the students are studying and
their general ability.
(e.g) Short answer, Fill in the blanks etc
.
Standardized Test
Standardized Test means the subject contents
are selected and based upon the question
paper is prepared, test items in the question
paper are verified by experts, uniform test
procedure and scoring system are developed.
(Civil service, competitive exam etc)
Criterion Referenced Test
Tests that evaluate students how far they
have achieved in the subject content and
skills in a particular content area are
called criterion reference test.
(e.g) Criteria/cut off NET, SET etc)
Non Referenced Test
Norm referenced tests compare the
performance score of an individual with
the average performance of his group
called non referenced tests.
(e.g) IQ Test etc
Diagnostic Test
A test that helps the teacher to identify the concepts in
the content area taught, which students struggle to
learn and the nature of difficulties experienced by
them is called diagnostic test.
Uses of diagnostic test
Identifying the learning concepts and students struggle
to learn.
Finding the errors, students commit and their nature.
Identifying the inadequacy in specific skills that are
required to understand.
Require individualized instruction
Modification required in the teaching method.
Providing feedback to the teacher and students in the
teaching learning process.
S.N Achievement Test Diagnostic Test
1
MeasureDifference
the level of between Achievement
To find test and
out the difficult area
performance of
Prognostic test to learn
students.
2
Different content areas Content area and skills which
and skills are tested. students find difficult to learn.
3
Questions are asked Through sub test only
from different content students learning difficulties
area. are identified.
4
Based on summative Based on formative evaluation
evaluation
S.NO Achievement test Diagnostic test
5 Time for completing the test No time limit for completing
is well defined the test.
6 Test items are not arranged Learning points in every
according the sequence of lesson are arranged in order.
content area.
7 Students responses are Only errors committed by
scored. students are taken
8 Used to grade pupils or Remedial teaching will be
promote the next grade. undertaking
Prognostic Test
Measure the capacity of a person for
predicting his/her success in a
particular field.
Prognostic Test
In education prognostic test is nothing
but an aptitude test.
Aptitude test help to predict the
potential abilities and interests in a
person for a particular course of study.
Aptitude Tests
Seashore’s Musical Aptitude Test
Mechanical Aptitude Test
Differential Aptitude Test
Seashore’s Musical Aptitude Test
Developed by Carl E Seashore
US Psychologist
Analyzing the musical skills
To test the knowledge regarding pitch,
intensity of sound, tonal discrimination, ability
to identify sound beats, notations (symbols)etc
Mechanical Aptitude Test
Mechanical aptitude tests is evaluating
mechanical understanding and mechanical
knowledge.
In the test for assembling things, parts of cycle,
bell, lock, making blocks, cubes etc.
Differential Aptitude Test
Integrated test developed by George k. Bennett, Harold G. Seashore and
Alexander G Wesman in 1947 revised in 1963.
There are 8 subtests in it. They are
Verbal Reasoning
Numerical Ability
Abstract Reasoning
Spatial Relations
Mechanical Reasoning
Clerical Speed and Accuracy
Language use spelling and
Language use sentences.
Assessment Day
Verbal Reasoning
A verbal reasoning test is used to assess the ability to
understand written passages.
They are designed to measure verbal comprehension, reasoning
and logic, all through your understanding of language.
An example of verbal reasoning is reading or hearing some
information or problem, processing the information, forming a
theory, and using this to evaluate the outcome of a problem.
Numerical Ability
The ability of an individual to execute tasks relating to the
handling of numbers.
or
A numerical reasoning test is used to assess a candidate's ability
to handle and interpret numerical data in the form of tables or
graphs.
(e.g) The ability to understand basic arithmetical operations such
as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Abstract Reasoning is the ability to quickly identify
patterns and follow diagrammatic instructions.
Spatial Relations
Spatial reasoning tests are tests that are designed to
determine a candidate's ability to manipulate 2D and
3D objects, visualize movements and change between
shapes, and spot patterns between those shapes.
Mechanical Reasoning
Mechanical reasoning test that measures how you
apply mechanical principles to solve problems.
Clerical Speed and Accuracy
Clerical Speed & Accuracy is to measuring
a candidate's ability to read quickly,
compare sets of information, and make
simple decisions.
.
Language use spelling
Spelling is the ability to spell words in the correct way.
It is also an attempt to spell a word in the correct way.
Examples :tree, bee, doll, toy, chair, mother, father,
piece, peace, camel, horse, family, friend, pony, jump,
forest, deer, clouds, earth, moon, sun, jelly, bees,
monkey, bull, etc.
Language Use Sentence
A sentence is given. The examinee has
to indicate which section contains
errors.
Uses of Aptitude Test
Selecting students and teachers for a
course of study.
For providing educational and vocational
guidance.
Selection and training of people based on
aptitude tests.
Difference between Aptitude(Prognostic)
and Achievement test
S.NO Achievement (Prognostic)Aptitude
1 Achievement tests are Aptitude tests are
conducted after a period of conducted without any
training. training
2 Achievement tests furnish Aptitude tests can be
the standard judged
3 Achievement are interested Aptitude tests measure
in the present level present capacity to
performance only. predict future.
4 The direction and intensity The direction and
of the individuals interest. intensity of the
individuals interest
Other Tests
Ability Test
Oral Test
Practical Test etc
