The alignment of an assessment's tasks with the learning objectives.

The extent to which an assessment tool produces stable and consistent results over repeated applications or with different raters.

The degree to which an assessment accurately measures what it is intended to measure.

The ability of an assessment to adapt to diverse learner needs.

The ability of an assessment to accurately measure what it is intended to measure.

The ease with which an assessment can be administered.

The consistency of assessment results over time.

The variety of formats used in the assessment.

Using diverse question types for holistic evaluation.

Asking about opposition to a policy not mentioned in the text.

Including both easy and challenging questions.

The question directly assesses the main idea or details explicitly mentioned in the text.

The text's visual appeal

The interest and motivation it may evoke

Text complexity aligned with proficiency levels

Text Length

The step-by-step process of designing a reading comprehension assessment may vary depending on the teacher’s preferences.

Define the reading objectives

Ensure text-question alignment

Select suitable texts

Socio-constructivism

Universal Grammar

Behaviorism

Psychoanalysis

They ensure students meet district-wide reading proficiency levels and allow students to measure their comprehension against a set standard.

They promote metacognitive awareness and self-directed learning.

They ensure students meet district-wide reading proficiency levels.

They allow students to measure their comprehension against a set standard.

End-of-term exam

Peer discussion

Quick write

Exit tickets

Cloze Tests

Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs)

Graphic Organizers

Oral Retellings

Formative assessments are standardized; summative assessments focus on  feedback.

Formative assessments are standardized; summative assessments are flexible.

Formative assessments are informal and ongoing; summative assessments are formal and occur at the end of a learning period.

Formative assessments focus on grading; summative assessments focus on feedback.