Scope and Limitation of the Study Purpose of the Study
3. Diagnostic test A diagnostic language test seeks to identify the specific strengths and
weaknesses of a foreign language student. It may contain the same types of test items which are used in the achievement or proficiency tests.
4. The aptitude test The aptitude test is conceived as a prognostic measure that indicates
whether a student is likely to learn a second language readily. It is generally given before the student begins language study, and may be used to select
students for a language course or to place students in section appropriate to their ability.
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Wilmar divided achievement test into four types: placement, formative, diagnostic and summative.
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1. Placement test
Placement test is designed to determine the pupil performance at the beginning of instruction. Thus, it is designed to sort news students into
teaching groups, so that they can start a course at approximately the same level as the other students in the class.
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Before starting to study of a course, the students need to take the test in order to know how well their
language ability. The result of the test can be used to place the students at appropriate level with their ability.
2. Formative test
Formative test is intended to monitor learning progress during the instruction and to provide continuous feedback to both pupil and teacher
concerning learning success and failures.
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Feedback to pupil provides reinforcement of successful learning and identifies the specific learning
errors that are in need of correction. Feedback to the teacher provides
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Ibid., p.p. 15-23
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Wilmar Tinambunan, Evaluation of Student Achievement, p.7
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Ibid
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Ibid. p. 8
information for modifying instruction and for prescribing group and individual remedial work.
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3. Diagnostic Test
Diagnostic test is intended to diagnose learning difficulties during instruction. Thus, it is concerned with the persistent or recurring learning
difficulties that are left unresolved by the standard corrective prescription of formative evaluation.
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Diagnostic test is used to identify learners‟ strengths and weaknesses. It is intended primarily ascertain what learning
still needs to take place.
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4. Summative test
Summative test typically comes at the end of a course or unit of instruction. It is designed to determine the extent to which the instructional
objectives have been achieved and is used primarily for assigning course grades or certifying pupil mastery of the intended learning outcomes.
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