Test Papers / Previous Question Papers of IGNOU ES333 Educational Evaluation ES333 Educational Evaluation

Time: 3 hours
Maximum Weightage: 70%

Note: (i) All the four questions are compulsory.
(ii) All the questions carry equal weightage.

December 2006

1. Answer the following question in about 600 words.

Mention and discuss the basic features that characterise a 'good' evaluation tool.

OR

What is diagnostic testing? In what way is it helpful to teachers/students in improving classroom teaching / learning?

2. Answer the following question in about 600 words.

Discuss the use of 'observation' as a technique for evaluating non-scholastic aspects of student behaviour. How should the teacher ensure the reliability and validity of observation?

OR

Mention and discuss in brief the steps for constructing and standardising an achievement test.

3. Write short notes on any four of the following in about 150 words each

(i) Prepare a good marking scheme for the annual examination in your subject of teaching.

(ii) Differentiate between Absolute and Comparative grading.

(iii) Discuss use, advantages and disadvantages of oral tests.

(iv) Develop outhne of a scheme of comprehensive evaluation for students of Secondary Education.

(v) Differentiate between Mean, Median and Mode and their interpretation.

(vi) Discuss how coefficient of correlation is misinterpreted.

(vii) Differentiate between grading and numerical marking.

4. Answer the following question in about 600 words.

Choose a teaching unit of the subject of your choice. Give examples (2 each) of different types of assignments you would give to your students of Class IX. What actions as follow-up of these assignments will you take?

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