FTCE Professional Education Practice Exam

Well-formed teacher-made tests are designed to assess which aspect of student performance?

1. Student comprehension of specific skills

2. Student behavior in class

3. Student creativity in assignments

4. Student attendance and participation

The correct answer is: Student comprehension of specific skills

Well-formed teacher-made tests primarily aim to assess student comprehension of specific skills. Such tests are designed to gauge how well students understand the content that has been taught, measuring their mastery of particular concepts or abilities. This type of evaluation allows educators to identify strengths and areas needing improvement in their students, subsequently informing instruction and curriculum planning. By focusing on skill comprehension, these assessments ensure that learning objectives are met and help in providing targeted feedback for student growth. In contrast, the other options involve aspects that are less direct measures of academic understanding. While student behavior, creativity, and attendance can play significant roles in the overall educational experience and may influence a student's success, they do not specifically evaluate the understanding of the curriculum or skills being taught. Therefore, the emphasis of teacher-made tests is appropriately placed on assessing comprehension over these other factors.