Learner Assessment & Evaluation Flashcards

Which type of validity ensures that an assessment covers all major content areas of the training program?

Answer: Content validity

Content validity confirms that the assessment adequately samples the full breadth of the subject matter being taught.

An instructor uses the same assessment tool twice with the same group two weeks apart and gets very different results. This indicates a problem with:

Answer: Test reliability

Inconsistent results across repeated administrations indicate low test reliability, meaning the instrument does not produce stable measurements.

A summative assessment is BEST described as evaluation that:

Answer: Occurs at the end of training to judge overall mastery

Summative assessment evaluates cumulative learning at the conclusion of a program or unit to determine whether objectives were met.

Which of the following is an example of a performance-based assessment?

Answer: A learner completing a hands-on task under observation

Performance-based assessments require learners to demonstrate skills through direct action, not just recall information.

When developing a scoring rubric for a CPI practical assessment, what should the criteria be based on?

Answer: The training objectives and expected performance outcomes

Rubric criteria must be anchored to the stated training objectives to ensure the assessment measures what the course intended to teach.

A pre-test given before training begins is PRIMARILY used to:

Answer: Identify existing learner knowledge and skill gaps

Pre-tests establish a baseline of prior knowledge, helping instructors tailor instruction to actual learner needs.

An instructor evaluates a learner using multiple methods—observation, written test, and peer feedback. This approach is called:

Answer: Triangulation

Triangulation uses multiple data sources to build a more complete and accurate picture of learner performance.