Question 1

Using test procedures that require mastery of a given level or set of words:

Accepted Answer

A)  eliminates inequities based on socioeconomic backgrounds. 
B)  is the best way to keep cultural bias out of the testing program. 
C)  is the only way to be sure students have met standards. 
D)  is completely contrary to what we know about how children learn. 
A)  eliminates inequities based on socioeconomic backgrounds. 
B)  is the best way to keep cultural bias out of the testing program. 
C)  is the only way to be sure students have met standards. 
D)  is completely contrary to what we know about how children learn. D

Question 2

Asking a student to retell a story is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  evaluating. 
B)  assessing. 
C)  discussing. 
D)  none of the above 
A)  evaluating. 
B)  assessing. 
C)  discussing. 
D)  none of the above B

Question 3

Which of the following is not an example of formal assessment?

Accepted Answer

A)  spelling test 
B)  interest inventory 
C)  state standards test 
D)  test to accompany a published program 
A)  spelling test 
B)  interest inventory 
C)  state standards test 
D)  test to accompany a published program B

Question 4

The process of making a judgment about a student's performance is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  grading. 
B)  assessment. 
C)  standardized testing. 
D)  evaluation. 
A)  grading. 
B)  assessment. 
C)  standardized testing. 
D)  evaluation.

Question 5

Why should effective assessment identify student strengths?

Accepted Answer

A)  Grade assignment should always be based on strengths. 
B)  A student's literacy develops by doing what he/she already knows while getting support in learning new strategies and techniques. 
C)  If we know a student's strengths, we can ignore them and focus on weaknesses. 
D)  Students should never be asked to do anything they don't already know how to do. 
A)  Grade assignment should always be based on strengths. 
B)  A student's literacy develops by doing what he/she already knows while getting support in learning new strategies and techniques. 
C)  If we know a student's strengths, we can ignore them and focus on weaknesses. 
D)  Students should never be asked to do anything they don't already know how to do.

Question 6

The primary purpose of assessing student literacy is:

Accepted Answer

A)  to determine report card grades. 
B)  for reporting to parents. 
C)  to plan instruction. 
D)  to make sure benchmarks are being met. 
A)  to determine report card grades. 
B)  for reporting to parents. 
C)  to plan instruction. 
D)  to make sure benchmarks are being met.

Question 7

A score on a scale of 100 showing the percentage of a distribution that is equal to or below it is called____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A score on a scale of 100...

Question 8

What are the limitations of using standardized tests as the only means of evaluating student progress?

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. The answer should ind

Question 9

In a comprehensive balanced literacy classroom, teachers should use:

Accepted Answer

A)  formal assessment. 
B)  informal assessment. 
C)  a combination of formal and informal assessment. 
D)  none of the above 
A)  formal assessment. 
B)  informal assessment. 
C)  a combination of formal and informal assessment. 
D)  none of the above

Question 10

What role do the CCSS play in assuring consistency in classrooms and school districts?

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. The response should i

Question 11

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  If letter grades are given, evaluation must be viewed as not being subjective. 
B)  Averages of numerical grades derived from classroom tests reflect classroom learning. 
C)  Numerical averages from worksheets and workbooks reflect what students are learning. 
D)  Averages of numerical grades from worksheets, workbooks, and tests do not reflect students' classroom learning. 
A)  If letter grades are given, evaluation must be viewed as not being subjective. 
B)  Averages of numerical grades derived from classroom tests reflect classroom learning. 
C)  Numerical averages from worksheets and workbooks reflect what students are learning. 
D)  Averages of numerical grades from worksheets, workbooks, and tests do not reflect students' classroom learning.

Question 12

The___________assessment technique is the best means to assess constructing meaning.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The___________assessment technique is the best means to...

Question 13

Which statement best reflects your textbook authors' view?

Accepted Answer

A)  A reading specialist should carry out assessment whenever possible. 
B)  Assessment is a dynamic and interactive process that is an integral part of instruction. 
C)  The best time to assess is at the end of each grading period. 
D)  The assessment that accompanies the basal reading program is a sufficient measure of literacy. 
A)  A reading specialist should carry out assessment whenever possible. 
B)  Assessment is a dynamic and interactive process that is an integral part of instruction. 
C)  The best time to assess is at the end of each grading period. 
D)  The assessment that accompanies the basal reading program is a sufficient measure of literacy.

Question 14

The procedure that helps the teacher learn about students' metacognitive development, or how they think about reading, is called a___________or__________interview.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The procedure that helps the teacher learn...

Question 15

Assessment activities that reflect literacy in the community, the workplace, and the classroom are called:

Accepted Answer

A)  formal assessment. 
B)  standardized assessment. 
C)  authentic assessment. 
D)  reflective assessment. 
A)  formal assessment. 
B)  standardized assessment. 
C)  authentic assessment. 
D)  reflective assessment.

Question 16

"Second graders will read orally in grade-appropriate text" is an example of a:

Accepted Answer

A)  benchmark. 
B)  procedure. 
C)  grade score. 
D)  percentile. 
A)  benchmark. 
B)  procedure. 
C)  grade score. 
D)  percentile.

Question 17

Describe what you recall about how grades in reading and writing were given when you were in elementary school; then describe what you believe would be the ideal grading system. How would you reconcile your plan with state- mandated testing programs? What could you do to rally support for your plan before presenting it to the school administration?

Accepted Answer

When I was in elementary school, grades

Question 18

A process interview can determine:

Accepted Answer

A)  how students think about their reading. 
B)  how many books a student has read. 
C)  if students enjoy reading. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  how students think about their reading. 
B)  how many books a student has read. 
C)  if students enjoy reading. 
D)  all of the above

Question 19

A(n)___________is a set of guidelines or acceptable responses for the completion of a task.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)___________is a set of guidelines or acceptable...

Question 20

Explain how an achievement wall can best serve students.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. The response should i

Using test procedures that require mastery of a given level or set of words:

Asking a student to retell a story is called:

Which of the following is not an example of formal assessment?

The process of making a judgment about a student's performance is called:

Why should effective assessment identify student strengths?

The primary purpose of assessing student literacy is:

A score on a scale of 100 showing the percentage of a distribution that is equal to or below it is called____________.

What are the limitations of using standardized tests as the only means of evaluating student progress?

In a comprehensive balanced literacy classroom, teachers should use:

What role do the CCSS play in assuring consistency in classrooms and school districts?

Which of the following statements is true?

The___________assessment technique is the best means to assess constructing meaning.

Which statement best reflects your textbook authors' view?

The procedure that helps the teacher learn about students' metacognitive development, or how they think about reading, is called a_orinterview.

Assessment activities that reflect literacy in the community, the workplace, and the classroom are called:

"Second graders will read orally in grade-appropriate text" is an example of a:

A process interview can determine:

A(n)___________is a set of guidelines or acceptable responses for the completion of a task.

Explain how an achievement wall can best serve students.

What You Need to Know to Be an Effective Literacy Teacher

Frameworks for Effective Standards Based Literacy Lessons

Prior Knowledge Activating and Developing Concepts and Vocabulary

How to Teach Strategies for Constructing Meaning

Beginning Literacy

Intermediate Grades and Middle School Decoding Vocabulary and Meaning

Responding and the Construction of Meaning

Writing and the Construction of Meaning

Helping Struggling Readers

Developing a Management System for a Comprehensive Balanced Literacy Classroom

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Exam 3: Assessment and Evaluation That Informs Instruction

Using test procedures that require mastery of a given level or set of words:

Asking a student to retell a story is called:

Which of the following is not an example of formal assessment?

The process of making a judgment about a student's performance is called:

Why should effective assessment identify student strengths?

The primary purpose of assessing student literacy is:

A score on a scale of 100 showing the percentage of a distribution that is equal to or below it is called____________.

What are the limitations of using standardized tests as the only means of evaluating student progress?

In a comprehensive balanced literacy classroom, teachers should use:

What role do the CCSS play in assuring consistency in classrooms and school districts?

Which of the following statements is true?

The___________assessment technique is the best means to assess constructing meaning.

Which statement best reflects your textbook authors' view?

The procedure that helps the teacher learn about students' metacognitive development, or how they think about reading, is called a___________or__________interview.

Assessment activities that reflect literacy in the community, the workplace, and the classroom are called:

"Second graders will read orally in grade-appropriate text" is an example of a:

A process interview can determine:

A(n)___________is a set of guidelines or acceptable responses for the completion of a task.

Explain how an achievement wall can best serve students.

What You Need to Know to Be an Effective Literacy Teacher

Frameworks for Effective Standards Based Literacy Lessons

Prior Knowledge Activating and Developing Concepts and Vocabulary

How to Teach Strategies for Constructing Meaning

Beginning Literacy

Intermediate Grades and Middle School Decoding Vocabulary and Meaning

Responding and the Construction of Meaning

Writing and the Construction of Meaning

Helping Struggling Readers

Developing a Management System for a Comprehensive Balanced Literacy Classroom

Filters

The procedure that helps the teacher learn about students' metacognitive development, or how they think about reading, is called a_orinterview.