Question 1

Teacher observation is the most common form of assessment used in physical education classes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Often times,the terms alternative assessment,performance assessment,and authentic assessment are all used to describe the same type of assessment strategy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

In physical education,assessment should focus on

Accepted Answer

A)  the psychomotor performance of the student. 
B)  the students' cognitive understanding. 
C)  the affective dimension of learning. 
D)  all of the choices should be a focus of assessment 
E)  only the psychomotor performance of the student and the students' cognitive understanding should be focused on. 
A)  the psychomotor performance of the student. 
B)  the students' cognitive understanding. 
C)  the affective dimension of learning. 
D)  all of the choices should be a focus of assessment 
E)  only the psychomotor performance of the student and the students' cognitive understanding should be focused on. D

Question 4

An appropriate assessment task for a student at the control level of throwing might be

Accepted Answer

A)  throwing three times in a row at a large target on the wall. 
B)  throwing to a partner while running. 
C)  throwing during a game of dodgeball. 
D)  all of the choices are appropriate 
E)  only throwing to a partner while running and throwing during a game of dodgeball are appropriate 
A)  throwing three times in a row at a large target on the wall. 
B)  throwing to a partner while running. 
C)  throwing during a game of dodgeball. 
D)  all of the choices are appropriate 
E)  only throwing to a partner while running and throwing during a game of dodgeball are appropriate

Question 5

It is an appropriate assessment practice for children to receive a grade based on the number of times they can continually jump rope at a given time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Characteristics that typically make alternative assessment different from traditional assessment include all of the following EXCEPT that

Accepted Answer

A)  assessment and instruction are linked. 
B)  the student is the primary client. 
C)  student performance demonstrates how well something is learned. 
D)  the process is an ongoing part of teaching. 
E)  the assessment is comprised of meaningful tasks in the real context. 
A)  assessment and instruction are linked. 
B)  the student is the primary client. 
C)  student performance demonstrates how well something is learned. 
D)  the process is an ongoing part of teaching. 
E)  the assessment is comprised of meaningful tasks in the real context.

Question 7

Scoring rubrics are

Accepted Answer

A)  used primarily to assign grades. 
B)  best developed by national associations. 
C)  shared with the students before instruction begins. 
D)  used only with intermediate-grade children. 
E)  used most commonly when teaching games. 
A)  used primarily to assign grades. 
B)  best developed by national associations. 
C)  shared with the students before instruction begins. 
D)  used only with intermediate-grade children. 
E)  used most commonly when teaching games.

Question 8

It is an appropriate assessment practice for teachers to use the student's scores on the standardized fitness test as a basis for a grade in physical education.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Assessment that is meaningful,and that occurs in a real-life setting is called ______________ _______________.

Accepted Answer

alternativ

Question 10

The primary goal of assessment should be the enhancement of learning rather then the documentation of learning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The primary purpose of assessment in physical education is

Accepted Answer

A)  to provide a task to help determine if learning is occurring. 
B)  to provide meaningful feedback to the learner through an ongoing process. 
C)  for student grading and reporting purposes. 
D)  to assess student skills in order to enable the students to reach proficiency level of skill performance. 
E)  to help students demonstrate what they have learned. 
A)  to provide a task to help determine if learning is occurring. 
B)  to provide meaningful feedback to the learner through an ongoing process. 
C)  for student grading and reporting purposes. 
D)  to assess student skills in order to enable the students to reach proficiency level of skill performance. 
E)  to help students demonstrate what they have learned.

Question 12

Traditional assessment is often an end in itself-not a means to an end.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

An inappropriate assessment practice is to count dress,attendance and effort as part of the student's grade.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

___________ are used to distribute assessment criteria to students and to subsequently evaluate student performance.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ___________ are used to distribute assessment criteria...

Question 15

Assessment provides a direct measure of teaching effectiveness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 12: Assessing Student Learning

Teacher observation is the most common form of assessment used in physical education classes.

Often times,the terms alternative assessment,performance assessment,and authentic assessment are all used to describe the same type of assessment strategy.

In physical education,assessment should focus on

An appropriate assessment task for a student at the control level of throwing might be

It is an appropriate assessment practice for children to receive a grade based on the number of times they can continually jump rope at a given time.

Characteristics that typically make alternative assessment different from traditional assessment include all of the following EXCEPT that

Scoring rubrics are

It is an appropriate assessment practice for teachers to use the student's scores on the standardized fitness test as a basis for a grade in physical education.

Assessment that is meaningful,and that occurs in a real-life setting is called ______________ _______________.

The primary goal of assessment should be the enhancement of learning rather then the documentation of learning.

The primary purpose of assessment in physical education is

Traditional assessment is often an end in itself-not a means to an end.

An inappropriate assessment practice is to count dress,attendance and effort as part of the student's grade.

___________ are used to distribute assessment criteria to students and to subsequently evaluate student performance.

Assessment provides a direct measure of teaching effectiveness.

The Value and Purpose of Physical Education for Children

The Skill Theme Approach

Skill Themes, movement Concepts, and the National Standards

Reflective Teaching

Determining Generic Levels of Skill Proficiency

Planning and Developing the Content

Analyzing Reflective Teaching

Establishing an Environment for Learning

Maintaining Appropriate Behavior

Instructional Approaches

Observing Student Responses

Space Awareness

Effort

Relationships

Traveling

Chasing, fleeing, and Dodging

Bending, stretching, curling, and Twisting

Jumping and Landing

Balancing

Transferring Weight and Rolling

Kicking and Punting

Throwing and Catching

Volleying and Dribbling

Striking With Rackets and Paddles

Striking With Long-Handled Implements

Teaching Physical Fitness, physical Activity, and Wellness

Teaching Dance

Teaching Gymnastics

Teaching Games

Adapting the Content for Diverse Learners

Integrating the Skill Theme Approach Across the Curriculum

Building Support for Your Program

Filters

Assessment that is meaningful,and that occurs in a real-life setting is called _.