CLB Assessment Tools 3

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Formative assessment provides ongoing feedback during the learning process

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Formative assessment occurs only at the end of a course

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Summative assessment is less formal than formative assessment

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There is no difference in the CLB framework

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

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CLBPT

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IELTS Academic

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TOEFL

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

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They list grammar rules for each level

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They provide vocabulary lists

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They outline test scoring procedures

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

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Learners are ranked from best to worst

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Only writing criteria are used

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Test scores are curved based on group performance

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

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It is not used in CLB programs

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It replaces formal assessment

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It is only used at advanced levels

Question 6

Which skill is NOT separately assessed in the CLB framework?

Accepted Answer

Translation

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Listening

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Reading

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Writing