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Definitions
Tests:
Are samples of behaviors, intended to reflect whether the
examinee possesses certain knowledge, or to predict whether he
or she can perform certain acts.
Are devices, procedures, or sets of items that are used to
measure ability, skill, understanding, knowledge, or
achievement. (Eric descriptors1996)
A test is a task or a set of tasks which can be assigned
under uniform conditions for purposes of assessment or
evaluation.
Importance
Tests are important, why?
As seen in the introduction, tests are important for many
reasons. In addition,
1) Tests motivate learners to study English or any other
subjects in order to score high marks.
2) Tests are used to measure aptitude of the students for
language learning.
3) Tests help teachers to set instructional objectives.