what tests do you like?

What kind of tests do you like? Maybe you haven't ever thought of this before, but there are a lot of different types of tests that you get every day! Sometimes you are being tested and you don't even realize it! I will give you a short quiz. Write down your answers on a different piece of paper.

Question 1:
If you had to take a cooking test, which would you like best?
a) cooking a specific recipe (after you learn about it) and letting the judges taste it
b) cooking a whole meal after learning about the recipes for a while
c) do a computer simulation (or imitation/game) where you cook on the computer
d) give a speech talking about your ingredients and food

Question 2:
Which do you like best?
a) to be quizzed right after you learn something
b) to be quizzed after a while of learning other things too
c) working on the computer instead of doing things in real life
d) talking through a test

Question 3:
Do you usually:
a) like to hear if you are getting the right answer?
b) remember main ideas from a book or unit?
c) like do something that doesn't involve talking or writing to show what you learned?
d) like to talk more than write?

If you typically answered A, you most likely enjoy formative assessment. This kind of test means that your teacher will let you know how you are doing in that moment.

If you typically answered B, you most likely enjoy summative assessment. This tests how you do once at the end of a unit, rather than a lot of tests during the unit.

If you typically answered C, you most likely enjoy authentic assessment. This means that you like to problem-solve in a way that helps you get ready for real life.

If you typically answered D, you most likely enjoy oral presentations. These presentations are tests that have you tell about your knowledge. For example, you might give a speech, skit, or debate.

All of these tests (or assessments) are performance assessments. This means that they are tests that have you do an activity to show that you know a skill or knowledge.