An examiner is using the marking scheme to check essay type test items in Board Examination. Examiner is assigning the marks after comparing the features written by the student with the features of the answer given in scoring key. Which method of assessment is used here by the examiner?

In educational assessment, scoring methods are used to evaluate student responses based on predefined criteria. 

Key Points

• In this case, the examiner is using a scoring key to compare the student's features with the features provided in the answer.
• This suggests that the examiner is assessing the answer based on the presence of specific features or points as outlined in the scoring key. This approach is best represented by the Point method.
• Point method involves assigning specific marks for each correct feature or component of the answer.
• The examiner checks whether the features mentioned by the student match the predefined features in the scoring key and assigns marks accordingly.
• Each correct feature typically corresponds to a certain number of points, and the total score is the sum of these points.

Hint

• Rating method is used when the examiner rates the overall quality or level of the answer (such as excellent, good, fair, etc.) rather than assigning specific marks for individual features.
• Grading method involves assigning grades (like A, B, C) based on the overall performance or level of achievement, typically across a range of test items, but does not focus on individual features.
• Percentage method involves calculating the percentage of correct answers or marks, but does not typically involve assigning specific points for individual features within the answer.

Hence, the correct answer is point method.