Question 1

Which one of the following strategies does NOT tend to increase the reliability of essay test grades?

Accepted Answer

A)  Base your ratings on a model answer that you have constructed. 
B)  Grade all essay items for each student in turn based on a pre-established point system. 
C)  Have students place their names on the back of their test papers. 
D)  Score all responses to one essay item before moving on to the next item. 
A)  Base your ratings on a model answer that you have constructed. 
B)  Grade all essay items for each student in turn based on a pre-established point system. 
C)  Have students place their names on the back of their test papers. 
D)  Score all responses to one essay item before moving on to the next item.

Question 2

Measurement is the quantitative component of evaluation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Julie looked over her paper. She had a C- in spite of the fact that she tried as hard as she could to write an innovative paper. There did not seem to be any marks for mechanical errors on the paper. When she questioned her teacher about the grade, he told her, "You did not write your review of the story in the same way as the other students." The LEAST likely result of the teacher's actions will be to

Accepted Answer

A)  decrease Julie's attempts to be more creative. 
B)  develop a poor self-concept in Julie. 
C)  increase Julie's efforts to be creative. 
D)  make Julie give up studying for this class. 
A)  decrease Julie's attempts to be more creative. 
B)  develop a poor self-concept in Julie. 
C)  increase Julie's efforts to be creative. 
D)  make Julie give up studying for this class.

Question 4

For which one of the following situations would a criterion-referenced test be the most appropriate measure to use?

Accepted Answer

A)  Assessing the range of abilities in a large, mixed-ability group of students 
B)  Comparing students' general ability in specific subject areas such as English, algebra, or general science 
C)  Selecting candidates for a teaching position when only a few openings are available 
D)  Measuring mastery of basic competencies in addition and subtraction 
A)  Assessing the range of abilities in a large, mixed-ability group of students 
B)  Comparing students' general ability in specific subject areas such as English, algebra, or general science 
C)  Selecting candidates for a teaching position when only a few openings are available 
D)  Measuring mastery of basic competencies in addition and subtraction

Question 5

Norm-referenced tests are used to indicate progress toward specific competency levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The type of skills that would be most effective for teachers to have in conducting conferences with students and their families is skill in

Accepted Answer

A)  academic knowledge. 
B)  communication. 
C)  creativity. 
D)  problem solving. 
A)  academic knowledge. 
B)  communication. 
C)  creativity. 
D)  problem solving.

Question 7

When you write multiple-choice items, you should use

Accepted Answer

A)  as much wording as possible in the distractors. 
B)  distractors that require fine discriminations. 
C)  "none of the above" less frequently than "all of the above." 
D)  stems that present a single problem. 
A)  as much wording as possible in the distractors. 
B)  distractors that require fine discriminations. 
C)  "none of the above" less frequently than "all of the above." 
D)  stems that present a single problem.

Question 8

Which one of the following definitions best describes "true score"?

Accepted Answer

A)  Confidence score if the test were perfectly reliable 
B)  Hypothetical score on a student's best day 
C)  Observed raw score plus the confidence score 
D)  Obtained raw score minus measurement error 
A)  Confidence score if the test were perfectly reliable 
B)  Hypothetical score on a student's best day 
C)  Observed raw score plus the confidence score 
D)  Obtained raw score minus measurement error

Question 9

What type of test would provide the most useful information for the following question: "Are students making satisfactory progress in learning the metric system?"

Accepted Answer

A)  Diagnostic 
B)  Formative 
C)  Placement 
D)  Summative 
A)  Diagnostic 
B)  Formative 
C)  Placement 
D)  Summative

Question 10

A general term for tests designed to assess performances in realistic contexts is __________ assessment.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A general term for tests designed to...

Question 11

When critical decisions are made from test scores, the process is called ________ testing.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When critical decisions are made from test...

Question 12

Both criterion-referenced and norm-referenced report cards indicate student progress toward specific goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following statements best illustrates the term measurement as it applies to assessment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Many of Mr. Delano's students are failing his class. 
B)  Lynette found the solutions to most of the problems. 
C)  Connor answered 14 out of 15 questions correctly. 
D)  George achieved one of the highest grades in his algebra class 
A)  Many of Mr. Delano's students are failing his class. 
B)  Lynette found the solutions to most of the problems. 
C)  Connor answered 14 out of 15 questions correctly. 
D)  George achieved one of the highest grades in his algebra class

Question 14

In what situations is the use of multiple-choice items desirable? Suggest some guidelines for how such items should be constructed.

Accepted Answer

Multiple-choice items are a form of obje

Question 15

Criterion-referenced assessment is valuable in determining mastery of basic skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Using authentic assessments does NOT guarantee reliability and validity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which one of the following procedures would improve the reliability and validity of grading short essay tests, thus refuting the complaint of sensitivity to bias and variability in grading?

Accepted Answer

A)  Administering more pretests 
B)  Grading on the curve 
C)  Implementing a contract system 
D)  Using a scoring rubric 
A)  Administering more pretests 
B)  Grading on the curve 
C)  Implementing a contract system 
D)  Using a scoring rubric

Question 18

A local high school developed a math achievement test and used the results to determine the selection of students for an advanced placement course with a limited number of seats. What type of test should be used?

Accepted Answer

A)  Criterion-referenced 
B)  Diagnostic 
C)  Norm-referenced 
D)  Standardized 
A)  Criterion-referenced 
B)  Diagnostic 
C)  Norm-referenced 
D)  Standardized

Question 19

A type of authentic assessment in which students' work is collected to demonstrate progress and achievement in a particular area is a(n) __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A type of authentic assessment in which...

Question 20

A typical criterion-referenced report card that reports student learning tends to be

Accepted Answer

A)  complex and time-consuming for teachers. 
B)  constructive for group comparisons. 
C)  convenient but not helpful for many students. 
D)  practical for elementary grades but not for high school. 
A)  complex and time-consuming for teachers. 
B)  constructive for group comparisons. 
C)  convenient but not helpful for many students. 
D)  practical for elementary grades but not for high school.

Which one of the following strategies does NOT tend to increase the reliability of essay test grades?

Measurement is the quantitative component of evaluation.

For which one of the following situations would a criterion-referenced test be the most appropriate measure to use?

Norm-referenced tests are used to indicate progress toward specific competency levels.

The type of skills that would be most effective for teachers to have in conducting conferences with students and their families is skill in

When you write multiple-choice items, you should use

Which one of the following definitions best describes "true score"?

What type of test would provide the most useful information for the following question: "Are students making satisfactory progress in learning the metric system?"

A general term for tests designed to assess performances in realistic contexts is __________ assessment.

When critical decisions are made from test scores, the process is called ________ testing.

Both criterion-referenced and norm-referenced report cards indicate student progress toward specific goals.

Which of the following statements best illustrates the term measurement as it applies to assessment?

In what situations is the use of multiple-choice items desirable? Suggest some guidelines for how such items should be constructed.

Criterion-referenced assessment is valuable in determining mastery of basic skills.

Using authentic assessments does NOT guarantee reliability and validity.

Which one of the following procedures would improve the reliability and validity of grading short essay tests, thus refuting the complaint of sensitivity to bias and variability in grading?

A local high school developed a math achievement test and used the results to determine the selection of students for an advanced placement course with a limited number of seats. What type of test should be used?

A type of authentic assessment in which students' work is collected to demonstrate progress and achievement in a particular area is a(n) __________.

A typical criterion-referenced report card that reports student learning tends to be

Learning, Teaching, and Educational Psychology

Cognitive Development

Self and Social and Moral Development

Learner Differences and Learning Needs

Language Development, Language Diversity, and Immigrant Education

Culture and Diversity

Behavioural Views of Learning

Cognitive Views of Learning

Complex Cognitive Processes

The Learning Sciences and Constructivism

Social Cognitive Views of Learning and Motivation

Motivation in Learning and Teaching

Creating Learning Environments

Teaching Every Student

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Exam 15: Classroom Assessment, Grading, and Standardized Testing

Which one of the following strategies does NOT tend to increase the reliability of essay test grades?

Measurement is the quantitative component of evaluation.

For which one of the following situations would a criterion-referenced test be the most appropriate measure to use?

Norm-referenced tests are used to indicate progress toward specific competency levels.

The type of skills that would be most effective for teachers to have in conducting conferences with students and their families is skill in

When you write multiple-choice items, you should use

Which one of the following definitions best describes "true score"?

What type of test would provide the most useful information for the following question: "Are students making satisfactory progress in learning the metric system?"

A general term for tests designed to assess performances in realistic contexts is __________ assessment.

When critical decisions are made from test scores, the process is called ________ testing.

Both criterion-referenced and norm-referenced report cards indicate student progress toward specific goals.

Which of the following statements best illustrates the term measurement as it applies to assessment?

In what situations is the use of multiple-choice items desirable? Suggest some guidelines for how such items should be constructed.

Criterion-referenced assessment is valuable in determining mastery of basic skills.

Using authentic assessments does NOT guarantee reliability and validity.

Which one of the following procedures would improve the reliability and validity of grading short essay tests, thus refuting the complaint of sensitivity to bias and variability in grading?

A local high school developed a math achievement test and used the results to determine the selection of students for an advanced placement course with a limited number of seats. What type of test should be used?

A type of authentic assessment in which students' work is collected to demonstrate progress and achievement in a particular area is a(n) __________.

A typical criterion-referenced report card that reports student learning tends to be

Learning, Teaching, and Educational Psychology

Cognitive Development

Self and Social and Moral Development

Learner Differences and Learning Needs

Language Development, Language Diversity, and Immigrant Education

Culture and Diversity

Behavioural Views of Learning

Cognitive Views of Learning

Complex Cognitive Processes

The Learning Sciences and Constructivism

Social Cognitive Views of Learning and Motivation

Motivation in Learning and Teaching

Creating Learning Environments

Teaching Every Student

Filters