Learners

Individual Differences among Learners

Following type of questions could be asked in this section
1) Primary reason for individual differences between students is - 
A. Differences in background of students 
B. Differences in level of motivation, attitudes of students       
C. Differences in the social backgrounds from where students come
D. Differences in economic backgrounds of students  

Ans : - B
2) Individual differences among learners is a - 
A. social factor 
B. personal factor      
C. interpersonal factor
D. Purely economic factor  
Ans : - C
3) Individual differences among learners present which basic problem before their teachers or instructors?
A. Meeting the diverse learning needs of all their students
B. Achieving high level of academic excellence from students       
C. Implementing a tough course in a class with varying knowledge levels
D. Able to understand the complexities of questions posed by students   
Ans : - A
4) Due to individual differences in students a teacher has to take which step for developing an effective learning itinerary?
A. Quicken speed of teaching 
B. Slow down the speed of teaching       
C. Quicken as well as slow down teaching
D. None of these  
Ans : - C
5) Individual differences between children is due to -
A. Differences in Language 
B. Differences in Ethnic makeup        
C. Differences in Intelligence Levels 
D. All of these  
Ans : - D

Distinction between Assessment for learning and assessment of learning

Following type of questions could be asked in this section
1) What is the meaning of Assessment of Learning - 
A. testing the knowledge retention when a person is educated in a subject matter 
B. establishing the skills level a person has before they undertake any learning       
C. Testing the knowledge retention level as well as establishing the skills level a person has before they undertake any learning
D. None of the above  
Ans : - A
2) What is the meaning of Assessment for Learning - 
A. testing the knowledge retention when a person is educated in a subject matter 
B. establishing the skills level a person has before they undertake any learning       
C. Testing the knowledge retention level as well as establishing the skills level a person has before they undertake any learning
D. None of the above   
   
Ans : - B

School-Based Assessment, Continuous & Comprehensive Evaluation

Following type of questions could be asked in this section
1) The essential element of the syllabus for the children remained out of school should be—
A.  Literacy competencies
B.  Life-skills
C.  Numerical competencies
D.  Vocational competencies   
Ans : - D
2)  A time bound testing programme for a students should be implemented in schools so that—
A. The progress of the students should be informed to their parents
B. A regular practice can be carried out
C. The students can be trained for final examinations
D. The remedial programme can be adopted on the basis of the feedback from the results
Ans : - D
3) Which is the most traditional method of school based assessment in India?
A. Home work
B. Assignments
C. Tests and Exams
D. Seminars and debates
Ans:- C
4) Which is the best way of assessment for learners according to modern education theory?
A. Monthly Tests
B. Yearly Tests
C. Continuous and Comprehensive Assessment
D. Co curricular activities
Ans:- C
5) Continuous and Comprehensive Assessment is a concept which basically tries to achieve –
A. A mixture of good academic and extra-academic knowledge
B. Reduction in stress level of students 
C. Development of all aspects of students 
D. Do away with the traditional exam model
Ans:- C
6) Continuous and Comprehensive Assessment system was practically implemented in Indian schools in –
A. 1986
B. 2001 
C. 2008 
D. 2010
Ans:- D
7) What is the central theme of School Based Assessment System?
A. An assessment system which checks for all development of a child and opposes public exam system
B. A system which opposes the public exam system which brings undue burden on students
C. Severely reprimands the public exam system  
D. A system where various academic examinations are conducted by schools themselves
 Ans:- A