Assessment Tools Flashcards

What distinguishes formative assessment from summative assessment in the CLB context?

Answer: Formative assessment provides ongoing feedback during the learning process

Formative assessment provides ongoing feedback during learning to guide instruction, unlike summative assessment which evaluates achievement at a specific point.

Which CLB assessment tool would be most appropriate for demonstrating language skills for Canadian citizenship?

Answer: No specific test — CLB 4 evidence from language training is accepted

For Canadian citizenship, applicants need CLB 4 proficiency, which can be evidenced through completion of government-funded language training, approved tests, or other documentation.

What is the purpose of the CLB 'Can Do' statements?

Answer: They describe specific language tasks a learner can perform at each benchmark level

'Can Do' statements describe specific real-world language tasks a learner can perform at each CLB level.

In CLB assessment, what does 'criterion-referenced' mean?

Answer: Performance is measured against fixed CLB level descriptors, not other learners

Criterion-referenced means performance is measured against fixed CLB level descriptors rather than being compared to other test-takers.

What role does self-assessment play in CLB-based language programs?

Answer: It helps learners reflect on their own progress and set learning goals

Self-assessment helps learners reflect on their language development, identify strengths and areas for improvement, and set realistic goals.

Which skill is NOT separately assessed in the CLB framework?

Answer: Translation

Translation is not assessed in the CLB framework. The CLB assesses listening, speaking, reading, and writing as separate skills.