Question- What are the types of achievement test?

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There are five types of achievement tests : Diagnostic tests, Prognostic tests, Accuracy tests, Power tests and Speed tests.

(i) Diagnostic Tests : This is an assessment test designed to serve as a pre-test. It is administered at the start of a topic. It is also used to collect data to determine the student's or participant's level of knowledge of a subject. It is usually a written assessment in the form of multiple choice or short answer tests.

The aim is to diagnose the students level of knowledge and understanding of the topic.

(ii) Prognostic Tests : The prognostic test is a means to predict the future. This test combines the knowledge obtained from the test performed on the learning process and other tests performed on learning achievements before trying to diagnose the future of a participant or students.

(iii) Accuracy Tests : An accuracy test measures the degree of closeness between the result that was got or obtained from a test when it is compared to the standard. It refers to the quality of the results even when the test is repeated.

(iv) Power Tests : A power test is a testing tool comprising many items that when applied, has no time limit. The student has unlimited time to answer the questions. So, this will allow them attempt all the questions in a

(v) Speed Tests : Unlike the power test speed test is time bound. It is created for the student to respond to it in a limited time. In this test however, the questions are simple and they are intended to be answered in sequence. If the difficulty level of the test is increased then none of the students might be able to complete the questions unlike the power tests where students are given enough time..

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