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An achievement test evaluates a learner's understanding of a specific course or study


programme. It can be compared with proficiency tests, which measure a learner's level of
language, diagnostic tests, which identify areas learners need to work on, and a prognostic test,
which tries to predict a learner's ability to complete a course or take an exam.
Example
The learners have finished units 1 - 4 of a coursebook and the teacher now gives them an
achievement test based on what they have seen in these units. The test is taken from the teacher's
book.
2. A proficiency test measures a learner's level of language. It can be compared with an
achievement test, which evaluates a learner's understanding of specific material, a diagnostic test,
which identify areas to work on, and a prognostic test, which tries to predict a learner's ability to
complete a course or take an exam. Proficiency tests are uncommon within the classroom but
very frequent as the end aim (and motivation) of language learning.
Example
TOEFL and IELTS test
3.  Diagnostic test is a test to diagnose particular aspect of language. This test can be used to
expose learner difficulties, gaps in their knowledge, and skill deficiencies during a course.
Example
The teacher will give a pretest for his/her students in order to arrange the syllabus for the next
meeting
4. a test usually given to a student entering an educational institution to determine specific
knowledge or proficiency in various subjects for the purpose of assignment to appropriate
courses or classes. you might take a placement test to determine which level of.
Example:
Mathematics, A placement test might allow an advanced student to skip right to trig or calculus,
while a less advanced student might be placed into a pre-algebra or geometry class.

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