Question 1

Many assessments have multiple versions (e.g. ,A and B)in order to allow students to be assessed multiple times in a fairly short amount of time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Explain when a teacher might use a screening measure.

Accepted Answer

Answers may vary but could include:
-A screening measure could be used as a benchmarking tool to determine if students are making progress.
-A screening measure could be used as a tool to determine what skill areas a child may be experiencing problems.

Question 3

Which of the following assessments is aligned to the NCTM standards?

Accepted Answer

A) Test of Mathematical Abilities 
B) Key Math 
C) Peabody Individual Achievement Test 
D) Kaufmann Test of Educational Achievement 
A) Test of Mathematical Abilities 
B) Key Math 
C) Peabody Individual Achievement Test 
D) Kaufmann Test of Educational Achievement B

Question 4

Evaluates the types of errors students made while attempting to complete a task.

Accepted Answer

A) Item-level error analysis 
B) Within-item error analysis 
C) Diagnostic analysis 
D) Screening analysis 
A) Item-level error analysis 
B) Within-item error analysis 
C) Diagnostic analysis 
D) Screening analysis

Question 5

This test assesses areas of math functioning typically not addressed by other instruments.

Accepted Answer

A) Test of Mathematical Abilities 
B) Key Math 
C) Peabody Individual Achievement Test 
D) Kaufmann Test of Educational Achievement 
A) Test of Mathematical Abilities 
B) Key Math 
C) Peabody Individual Achievement Test 
D) Kaufmann Test of Educational Achievement

Question 6

The WIAT provides two ways of determining disabilities (1)traditional ability-achievement discrepancy and (2)evaluating patterns of strengths and weaknesses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

When administering a norm-referenced test,all subtests must be administered according to the standardized directions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test is a measure of expressive language.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The WIAT-3 provides two ways for determining learning disabilities.Discuss each.

Accepted Answer

Answers may vary but could include:
-Abi

Question 10

The percentile ranking of a student on a standardized diagnostic test indicates which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) The student has been ranked according to the performance of other students in the national norm group 
B) The student performed as well as the percentile group 
C) The student is below the percentile stated 
D) The student has performed in the expectancy range 
A) The student has been ranked according to the performance of other students in the national norm group 
B) The student performed as well as the percentile group 
C) The student is below the percentile stated 
D) The student has performed in the expectancy range

Question 11

This tests the processes used in initial and emerging reading and writing skills as well as the skills expected during the intermediate grades in school.

Accepted Answer

A) Oral Grey Reading Test-4 
B) Test of Reading Comprehension-3 
C) Test of Written Language-4 
D) Test of Written Spelling-4 
A) Oral Grey Reading Test-4 
B) Test of Reading Comprehension-3 
C) Test of Written Language-4 
D) Test of Written Spelling-4

Question 12

Describe the circumstances under which a teacher might make the decision to use a specific diagnostic instrument.

Accepted Answer

Answers may vary but could include:
-A t

Question 13

This test allows teachers to make comparisons between scores.

Accepted Answer

A) Woodcock-Johnson III Test of Achievement 
B) Peabody Individual Achievement Test-4 
C) Kaufman Test of Educational Achievement-II 
D) Wechsler Individual Achievement Test,3rd ed. 
A) Woodcock-Johnson III Test of Achievement 
B) Peabody Individual Achievement Test-4 
C) Kaufman Test of Educational Achievement-II 
D) Wechsler Individual Achievement Test,3rd ed.

Question 14

When a student who has had significant difficulty has been assessed and it is determined that the level of curriculum is too difficult,the student may have been receiving instruction at which of the following levels?

Accepted Answer

A) Mastery 
B) Instructional 
C) Failure 
D) Achievement 
A) Mastery 
B) Instructional 
C) Failure 
D) Achievement

Question 15

When using diagnostic assessment instruments,it is important to keep in mind that research has indicated that grade level equivalencies may not be consistent with grade placement in school.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Discuss the reasons why practice and mastery of a standardized instrument are necessary before actual administration.

Accepted Answer

Answers may vary but could include:
-It

Question 17

Discuss the difference between an ability and achievement test?

Accepted Answer

Answers may vary but could include:
-Apt

Question 18

Identify some domains that are evaluated through achievement testing.What specific skills would be evaluated in each domain?

Accepted Answer

Answers may vary and should in

Question 19

These tests are designed to measure what the student has learned.

Accepted Answer

A) Diagnostic test 
B) Achievement test 
C) Aptitude test 
D) Screening test 
A) Diagnostic test 
B) Achievement test 
C) Aptitude test 
D) Screening test

Question 20

Which of the following assessments compares a student's performance to that of same age/grade peers?

Accepted Answer

A) Curriculum-Based Measurement 
B) Curriculum-Based Assessment 
C) Norm-Referenced Assessment 
D) Standardized Assessment 
A) Curriculum-Based Measurement 
B) Curriculum-Based Assessment 
C) Norm-Referenced Assessment 
D) Standardized Assessment

Many assessments have multiple versions (e.g. ,A and B)in order to allow students to be assessed multiple times in a fairly short amount of time.

Explain when a teacher might use a screening measure.

Which of the following assessments is aligned to the NCTM standards?

Evaluates the types of errors students made while attempting to complete a task.

This test assesses areas of math functioning typically not addressed by other instruments.

The WIAT provides two ways of determining disabilities (1)traditional ability-achievement discrepancy and (2)evaluating patterns of strengths and weaknesses.

When administering a norm-referenced test,all subtests must be administered according to the standardized directions.

The Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test is a measure of expressive language.

The WIAT-3 provides two ways for determining learning disabilities.Discuss each.

The percentile ranking of a student on a standardized diagnostic test indicates which of the following?

This tests the processes used in initial and emerging reading and writing skills as well as the skills expected during the intermediate grades in school.

Describe the circumstances under which a teacher might make the decision to use a specific diagnostic instrument.

This test allows teachers to make comparisons between scores.

When a student who has had significant difficulty has been assessed and it is determined that the level of curriculum is too difficult,the student may have been receiving instruction at which of the following levels?

When using diagnostic assessment instruments,it is important to keep in mind that research has indicated that grade level equivalencies may not be consistent with grade placement in school.

Discuss the reasons why practice and mastery of a standardized instrument are necessary before actual administration.

Discuss the difference between an ability and achievement test?

Identify some domains that are evaluated through achievement testing.What specific skills would be evaluated in each domain?

These tests are designed to measure what the student has learned.

Which of the following assessments compares a student's performance to that of same age/grade peers?

An Introduction

Laws, Ethics, and Issues

Descriptive Statistics

Reliability and Validity

An Introduction to Norm-Referenced Assessment

Curriculum-Based Assessment and Other Informal Measures

Response to Intervention

Assessment of Behavior

Measurement of Intelligence and Adaptive Behavior

Special Considerations of Assessment in Early Childhood

Special Considerations of Assessment in Transition

Interpreting Assessment for Educational Intervention

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Exam 8: Academic Assessment

Many assessments have multiple versions (e.g. ,A and B)in order to allow students to be assessed multiple times in a fairly short amount of time.

Explain when a teacher might use a screening measure.

Which of the following assessments is aligned to the NCTM standards?

Evaluates the types of errors students made while attempting to complete a task.

This test assesses areas of math functioning typically not addressed by other instruments.

The WIAT provides two ways of determining disabilities (1)traditional ability-achievement discrepancy and (2)evaluating patterns of strengths and weaknesses.

When administering a norm-referenced test,all subtests must be administered according to the standardized directions.

The Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test is a measure of expressive language.

The WIAT-3 provides two ways for determining learning disabilities.Discuss each.

The percentile ranking of a student on a standardized diagnostic test indicates which of the following?

This tests the processes used in initial and emerging reading and writing skills as well as the skills expected during the intermediate grades in school.

Describe the circumstances under which a teacher might make the decision to use a specific diagnostic instrument.

This test allows teachers to make comparisons between scores.

When a student who has had significant difficulty has been assessed and it is determined that the level of curriculum is too difficult,the student may have been receiving instruction at which of the following levels?

When using diagnostic assessment instruments,it is important to keep in mind that research has indicated that grade level equivalencies may not be consistent with grade placement in school.

Discuss the reasons why practice and mastery of a standardized instrument are necessary before actual administration.

Discuss the difference between an ability and achievement test?

Identify some domains that are evaluated through achievement testing.What specific skills would be evaluated in each domain?

These tests are designed to measure what the student has learned.

Which of the following assessments compares a student's performance to that of same age/grade peers?

An Introduction

Laws, Ethics, and Issues

Descriptive Statistics

Reliability and Validity

An Introduction to Norm-Referenced Assessment

Curriculum-Based Assessment and Other Informal Measures

Response to Intervention

Assessment of Behavior

Measurement of Intelligence and Adaptive Behavior

Special Considerations of Assessment in Early Childhood

Special Considerations of Assessment in Transition

Interpreting Assessment for Educational Intervention

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