Question 1

List three potential uses of standardized test score data.

Accepted Answer

Standardized test score data can be used in a variety of ways, including:

1. Evaluating student performance: Standardized test scores can provide valuable information about how students are performing academically, both individually and as a group. This data can be used to identify areas of strength and weakness, and to track progress over time.

2. Informing instructional decisions: Teachers can use standardized test score data to tailor their instruction to meet the needs of their students. By understanding where students are struggling, educators can adjust their teaching methods and curriculum to better support student learning.

3. Assessing program effectiveness: Standardized test score data can be used to evaluate the effectiveness of educational programs and interventions. By comparing test scores before and after implementing a new program, educators can determine whether the program is having a positive impact on student learning. This information can be used to make informed decisions about which programs to continue or expand, and which may need to be reevaluated or modified.

Question 2

When establishing a framework for evaluation, it is essential that the teacher know the major use of the evaluation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

During test administration, how much extra time should special needs students generally be given to complete a test?

Accepted Answer

A)  0% more 
B)  50% more 
C)  100% more 
D)  An unlimited amount of time 
A)  0% more 
B)  50% more 
C)  100% more 
D)  An unlimited amount of time B

Question 4

What methods of test formatting can be used to accommodate special needs students?

Accepted Answer

There are several methods of test format

Question 5

Provide a definition for each of these terms:
-Evaluation

Accepted Answer

The question "Evaluation" is quite broad

Question 6

Some guidelines for test construction for special needs students can be applied for all students.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What are the characteristics of standardized tests created by testing agencies?

Accepted Answer

Standardized tests created by testing ag

Question 8

Which of the following types of achievement test scores is considered the least precise?

Accepted Answer

A)  Raw score 
B)  Percentile score 
C)  Stanine 
D)  Grade equivalent score 
A)  Raw score 
B)  Percentile score 
C)  Stanine 
D)  Grade equivalent score

Question 9

The type of test item that is most susceptible to cheating and that influences scores the most by guessing is:

Accepted Answer

A)  multiple choice. 
B)  matching. 
C)  short answer. 
A)  multiple choice. 
B)  matching. 
C)  short answer.

Question 10

Open-ended questions and checklists are often used to evaluate which of the following learning domains?

Accepted Answer

A)  Psychological 
B)  Psychomotor 
C)  Cognitive 
D)  Affective 
A)  Psychological 
B)  Psychomotor 
C)  Cognitive 
D)  Affective

Question 11

All of the following are considered advantages of multiple-choice questions except:

Accepted Answer

A)  They permit test-wise students to perform better. 
B)  They can be scored quickly and accurately. 
C)  They are not significantly affected by guessing. 
D)  They can test several levels of the cognitive domain. 
A)  They permit test-wise students to perform better. 
B)  They can be scored quickly and accurately. 
C)  They are not significantly affected by guessing. 
D)  They can test several levels of the cognitive domain.

Question 12

Which of the following is a valid suggestion about test directions for special needs students?

Accepted Answer

A)  Keep directions long and detailed to make sure they are understood. 
B)  Provide identical directions for each section of the test. 
C)  Do not allow students to ask questions about test directions. 
D)  Give examples of how to answer questions. 
A)  Keep directions long and detailed to make sure they are understood. 
B)  Provide identical directions for each section of the test. 
C)  Do not allow students to ask questions about test directions. 
D)  Give examples of how to answer questions.

Question 13

Provide a definition for each of these terms:
-Objective questions

Accepted Answer

Objective questions are a type of questi

Question 14

Which of the following is not an example of a rating approach used in performance-based assessment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Checklists 
B)  Anecdotal records 
C)  Matching questions 
D)  Rating scales 
A)  Checklists 
B)  Anecdotal records 
C)  Matching questions 
D)  Rating scales

Question 15

The difficulty of the test should depend to a large extent upon its purpose.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Provide a definition for each of these terms:
-Rubric

Accepted Answer

As an AI model, I need a specific questi

Question 17

When preparing essay questions, also prepare a list of topics students should have in their responses to be used as a scoring key.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which type of evaluation serves as the basis for assigning grades?

Accepted Answer

A)  Diagnostic 
B)  Formative 
C)  Summative 
D)  Criterion-referenced 
A)  Diagnostic 
B)  Formative 
C)  Summative 
D)  Criterion-referenced

Question 19

Which of the following actions is associated with pre-instructional decision making?

Accepted Answer

A)  Keeping student attention 
B)  Teacher self-evaluation 
C)  Selecting appropriate content 
D)  Controlling student behavior 
A)  Keeping student attention 
B)  Teacher self-evaluation 
C)  Selecting appropriate content 
D)  Controlling student behavior

Question 20

A Grade Equivalent Score is the performance of the student in the norm group at a specified grade level.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

List three potential uses of standardized test score data.

When establishing a framework for evaluation, it is essential that the teacher know the major use of the evaluation.

During test administration, how much extra time should special needs students generally be given to complete a test?

What methods of test formatting can be used to accommodate special needs students?

Provide a definition for each of these terms: -Evaluation

Some guidelines for test construction for special needs students can be applied for all students.

What are the characteristics of standardized tests created by testing agencies?

Which of the following types of achievement test scores is considered the least precise?

The type of test item that is most susceptible to cheating and that influences scores the most by guessing is:

Open-ended questions and checklists are often used to evaluate which of the following learning domains?

All of the following are considered advantages of multiple-choice questions except:

Which of the following is a valid suggestion about test directions for special needs students?

Provide a definition for each of these terms: -Objective questions

Which of the following is not an example of a rating approach used in performance-based assessment?

The difficulty of the test should depend to a large extent upon its purpose.

Provide a definition for each of these terms: -Rubric

When preparing essay questions, also prepare a list of topics students should have in their responses to be used as a scoring key.

Which type of evaluation serves as the basis for assigning grades?

Which of the following actions is associated with pre-instructional decision making?

A Grade Equivalent Score is the performance of the student in the norm group at a specified grade level.

Teaching Students in Todays World

Knowing and Connecting With Your Students

The Fundamentals of Planning

Planning Lessons and Units

Teacher-Centered Instructional Strategies

Student-Centered Instructional Strategies

Strategies That Promote Understanding, Thinking, and Engagement

Managing Lesson Delivery

Classroom Management

Classroom Discipline

Grading Systems, Marking, and Reporting

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Exam 11: Assessing Student Performance

List three potential uses of standardized test score data.

When establishing a framework for evaluation, it is essential that the teacher know the major use of the evaluation.

During test administration, how much extra time should special needs students generally be given to complete a test?

What methods of test formatting can be used to accommodate special needs students?

Provide a definition for each of these terms: -Evaluation

Some guidelines for test construction for special needs students can be applied for all students.

What are the characteristics of standardized tests created by testing agencies?

Which of the following types of achievement test scores is considered the least precise?

The type of test item that is most susceptible to cheating and that influences scores the most by guessing is:

Open-ended questions and checklists are often used to evaluate which of the following learning domains?

All of the following are considered advantages of multiple-choice questions except:

Which of the following is a valid suggestion about test directions for special needs students?

Provide a definition for each of these terms: -Objective questions

Which of the following is not an example of a rating approach used in performance-based assessment?

The difficulty of the test should depend to a large extent upon its purpose.

Provide a definition for each of these terms: -Rubric

When preparing essay questions, also prepare a list of topics students should have in their responses to be used as a scoring key.

Which type of evaluation serves as the basis for assigning grades?

Which of the following actions is associated with pre-instructional decision making?

A Grade Equivalent Score is the performance of the student in the norm group at a specified grade level.

Teaching Students in Todays World

Knowing and Connecting With Your Students

The Fundamentals of Planning

Planning Lessons and Units

Teacher-Centered Instructional Strategies

Student-Centered Instructional Strategies

Strategies That Promote Understanding, Thinking, and Engagement

Managing Lesson Delivery

Classroom Management

Classroom Discipline

Grading Systems, Marking, and Reporting

Collaborating With Colleagues and Families

Filters