5 ways with self-marked tests

Type of test PurposeShow

correct answer

Multiple attempts Example

1 Summative test

For the teacher to know if a student has learnt the

objective.No No End of module

vocab test

2 Interim formative test

For the student and the teacher to know how much has been

learnt and to practise through testing.

Yes No Homework test on modal verbs

3 Teaching test To help students draw or practise a pattern No Yes Two-option verbs

(jugar/practicar)

4 Skill-perfecting test

To help embed a difficult concept through testing Yes

Yes, try as many times as you like but you have to score 100%

Adjective ending practice

5 Competition test

To motivate students to engage in repetitive practice Yes

Yes, try as many times as you like, top scores

get a rewardVocab practice test