Exam 7: Principles of Assessment Practices

Teachers often assign the even-numbered problems at the end of a section in a mathematics book as homework.Which of these is NOT a significant problem with this practice?

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In Chapter 7, the author described three reasons why a mathematics teacher might give a class a homework assignment.List and provide an example that illustrates each of these reasons.

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Sure, in Chapter 7, the author described three reasons why a mathematics teacher might give a class a homework assignment.

1. Practice: Homework assignments are often given to provide students with the opportunity to practice and reinforce the skills and concepts they have learned in class. For example, a teacher might assign a set of problems on solving equations to help students solidify their understanding of the process.

2. Extension: Homework assignments can also be used to extend learning beyond the classroom. For instance, a teacher might ask students to research and write a short paper on the history of a particular mathematical concept, allowing them to explore the topic in more depth.

3. Assessment: Homework assignments can serve as a form of assessment, allowing teachers to gauge students' understanding and progress. For example, a teacher might assign a project in which students have to design and solve their own real-world math problems, demonstrating their ability to apply what they have learned.

These are just a few examples of how homework assignments can serve different purposes in a mathematics classroom.

Suppose that several students in a mathematics class choose an alternative to taking a paper-and-pencil test.Which of the following is NOT a reasonable way for those students to spend class time while their peers take the test?

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Which of the following statements about assessment is NOT specifically stated in NCTM's assessment principle in Principles to Actions?

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If the Standards for Mathematical Practice are emphasized in a mathematics program, then which Standard says that the assessment system should emphasize those same goals?

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Approximately what percentage of eighth grade mathematics teachers in the United States report that they give at least three homework assignments per week?

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In what year did the NCTM publish the Assessment Standards for School Mathematics document?

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List and briefly discuss the six assessment Standards of the NCTM.Explain how the Standards can be useful to the mathematics teacher for designing classroom assessment policies.

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Suppose that a teacher feels the assessment procedures being used in class are not fair - some students who appear to understand the mathematics are not performing well, but others seem to earn higher grades than they deserve.Discuss a possible alternative available to the teacher for determining grades in the class.Contrast this alternative to more traditional means of assigning mathematics grades.

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If a teacher has students discuss homework solutions in a team setting, some teams will finish earlier than others.Which of the following represents a reasonable way for teachers to handle the students who finish early?

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On the average, how much time did eighth graders in the U.S.report that they spend on homework in mathematics on a typical night, according to the TIMSS reports?

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Many teachers use a combination of several assessment strategies to determine final grades.Which of the following statements about incorporating diverse assessment techniques into grades is FALSE?

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Which of the following statements most accurately describes final grades given to students in a class?

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Some teachers score homework assignments by assigning each paper a rubric score.According to the author in Chapter 7, what is the most significant advantage to using this technique?

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Generalizations about a student's performance can only be made if a variety of information has been collected.Which of the assessment Standards does this notion reflect?

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Some teachers check homework by having students put all of the assigned problems on the board.According to the author in Chapter 7, what is the most significant disadvantage to using this technique?

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When students are assigned homework problems that are never collected, they often lose their motivation to do the assignments.According to the author in Chapter 7, what is another disadvantage to the practice of not collecting homework?

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Which question will NOT generally affect a teacher's decision on how to handle a homework assignment after it has been collected?

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There is research to support specific conditions under which teachers will use alternative assessment strategies.Which of the following is NOT supported by research?

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One suggestion for promoting equity through assessment is to ensure that assessment goals are made clear to students.Which assessment Standard is illustrated in this suggestion?

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Teachers often assign the even-numbered problems at the end of a section in a mathematics book as homework.Which of these is NOT a significant problem with this practice?

In Chapter 7, the author described three reasons why a mathematics teacher might give a class a homework assignment.List and provide an example that illustrates each of these reasons.

Suppose that several students in a mathematics class choose an alternative to taking a paper-and-pencil test.Which of the following is NOT a reasonable way for those students to spend class time while their peers take the test?

Which of the following statements about assessment is NOT specifically stated in NCTM's assessment principle in Principles to Actions?

If the Standards for Mathematical Practice are emphasized in a mathematics program, then which Standard says that the assessment system should emphasize those same goals?

Approximately what percentage of eighth grade mathematics teachers in the United States report that they give at least three homework assignments per week?

In what year did the NCTM publish the Assessment Standards for School Mathematics document?

List and briefly discuss the six assessment Standards of the NCTM.Explain how the Standards can be useful to the mathematics teacher for designing classroom assessment policies.

If a teacher has students discuss homework solutions in a team setting, some teams will finish earlier than others.Which of the following represents a reasonable way for teachers to handle the students who finish early?

On the average, how much time did eighth graders in the U.S.report that they spend on homework in mathematics on a typical night, according to the TIMSS reports?

Many teachers use a combination of several assessment strategies to determine final grades.Which of the following statements about incorporating diverse assessment techniques into grades is FALSE?

Which of the following statements most accurately describes final grades given to students in a class?

Some teachers score homework assignments by assigning each paper a rubric score.According to the author in Chapter 7, what is the most significant advantage to using this technique?

Generalizations about a student's performance can only be made if a variety of information has been collected.Which of the assessment Standards does this notion reflect?

Some teachers check homework by having students put all of the assigned problems on the board.According to the author in Chapter 7, what is the most significant disadvantage to using this technique?

When students are assigned homework problems that are never collected, they often lose their motivation to do the assignments.According to the author in Chapter 7, what is another disadvantage to the practice of not collecting homework?

Which question will NOT generally affect a teacher's decision on how to handle a homework assignment after it has been collected?

There is research to support specific conditions under which teachers will use alternative assessment strategies.Which of the following is NOT supported by research?

One suggestion for promoting equity through assessment is to ensure that assessment goals are made clear to students.Which assessment Standard is illustrated in this suggestion?

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