Question 1

Which of the following represents a norm-referenced interpretation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Henry wrote over 500 words for each of his essay questions.
B)  Jane defined 70 percent of the items correctly.
C)  Bruce's score was near the top of the class.
D)  Emily completed 30 of the 40 math problems correctly. C

Question 2

Norm-referenced and criterion-referenced tests are best viewed as

Accepted Answer

A)  standardized tests.
B)  similar tests with similar intents.
C)  two different types of tests.
D)  valid measures of student learning. C

Question 3

Which of the following best represents an untimed test that has items arranged in increasing order of difficulty?

Accepted Answer

A)  Diagnostic test.
B)  Standardized test.
C)  Performance assessment.
D)  Power test. D

Question 4

Mr.Rich is a new teacher and is concerned about his class understanding the material being taught.Which of the following types of assessment would best monitor his instruction?

Accepted Answer

A)  A pretest at the beginning of the class.
B)  Frequent class quizzes.
C)  Standardized achievement tests.
D)  Aptitude tests.

Question 5

Which of the following would be evaluated by using a measure of typical performance?

Accepted Answer

A)  Arithmetic computation
B)  Arithmetic problem solving
C)  Writing a friendly letter
D)  Reading comprehension

Question 6

Measurement always involves which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  numbers
B)  testing
C)  performance
D)  value judgments

Question 7

Assessments may be classified as norm-referenced and criterion-referenced on the basis of the types of

Accepted Answer

A)  directions used.
B)  interpretations to be made.
C)  learning outcomes measured.
D)  test items used.

Question 8

Summative assessments are most appropriate for which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  determining the extent to which instructional goals have been
B)  achieved
C)  diagnosing student strengths and weaknesses
D)  measuring entry learning skills in students from various backgrounds
E)  measuring progress during learning

Question 9

Which of the following would best describe most teacher-made tests?

Accepted Answer

A)  Informal, power.
B)  Formal, speed.
C)  Standardized, power.
D)  Standardized, speed.

Question 10

Which of the following factors is likely to differ when constructing norm-referenced and criterion-referenced tests?

Accepted Answer

A)  Arrangement of items
B)  Item difficulty
C)  Types of items
D)  Relevance to objectives

Question 11

Which of the following methods of assessment would most likely be given at the beginning of instruction?

Accepted Answer

A)  Contextual
B)  Formative
C)  Diagnostic
D)  Summative

Question 12

The first step in measuring student achievement is to determine the

Accepted Answer

A)  date of testing
B)  difficulty of the test
C)  current student averages
D)  method of assessment

Question 13

Formative assessment is used primarily for which of the following purposes?

Accepted Answer

A)  grading students
B)  monitoring student progress
C)  placing students in groups
D)  selecting students for awards

Question 14

Which of the following tests is likely to measure many skills with only a few items for each skill?

Accepted Answer

A)  Diagnostic test
B)  Mastery test
C)  Performance assessment
D)  Survey test

Question 15

Which of the following forms of assessment is the most effective way to determine whether students are making satisfactory progress?

Accepted Answer

A)  diagnostic
B)  formative
C)  norm-referenced
D)  summative

Question 16

A test is referred to as objective when it meets which of the following criteria?

Accepted Answer

A)  Different scorers obtain the same results
B)  It is constructed using a variety of question types
C)  It measures a clearly defined set of standards
D)  There is a standard procedure for interpreting the results

Question 17

Which of the following terms is the most limited?

Accepted Answer

A)  Assessment
B)  Measurement
C)  Testing
D)  Quantitative description

Question 18

Which of the following is one of the most important issues to consider when selecting an assessment technique?

Accepted Answer

A)  accuracy
B)  convenience
C)  objectivity
D)  relevance

Question 19

Classroom assessment of students should primarily focus on which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  behavior
B)  grading
C)  learning
D)  feedback

Question 20

Measures of maximum performance most likely would include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  mid-term tests
B)  attitude scales
C)  student journals
D)  personality measures

Exam 2: The Role of Measurement and Assessment in Teaching