Question 1

Alternate assessments can consist of

Accepted Answer

A)  teacher observations of the class. 
B)  samples of student work illustrating certain points. 
C)  unorganized compilations of student work. 
D)  peer reporting forms.

Question 2

Alternate assessments may include __________, _________or __________.

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The answer of Alternate assessments may include __________, _________or __________....

Question 3

Which of the following standards are for performance that differ in complexity from grade-level achievement standards but that are linked to content standards?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alternate achievement standards 
B)  Modified achievement standards 
C)  Out-of-level achievement standards 
D)  Adapted achievement standards

Question 4

One of the cautions in looking at tests used for accountability purposes is

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A)  that these tests may not provide reliable data on the skills of individual students 
B)  the statements about groups of students are not valid 
C)  that it doesn't automatically translate to instructional decision-making. 
D)  one should also consider the context of the student group.

Question 5

Much of the impetus for the shift to a focus towards results was the publication of _____________.

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The answer of Much of the impetus for the shift...

Question 6

In 2003, the U.S. Department of Education issued a set of guidelines for alternate assessments that included the concept of __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  alternate achievement standards 
B)  academic content standards 
C)  academic achievement standards 
D)  modified achievement standards

Question 7

Indicators of results for students receiving special education services should be related to those identified for students __________ disabilities.

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The answer of Indicators of results for students receiving special...

Question 8

An example of a high-stakes accountability system is one that

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A)  includes only top-performing students. 
B)  includes all students in the assessment. 
C)  determines how much money the school receives the following year. 
D)  requires students to put their names on the tests.

Question 9

________________ refers to consequences that exist for individual students while ________________ refers to consequences for schosystems.

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The answer of ________________ refers to consequences that exist for...

Question 10

_______________ is a provision of the NCLB legislation requiring schools, districts, and states to demonstrate on the basis of test scores that students are making academic progress based on test scores.

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The answer of _______________ is a provision of the NCLB...

Question 11

What event vitally contributed to the emphasis on educational results, rather than educational process?

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The answer of What event vitally contributed to the emphasis...

Exam 22: Making Decisions About Participation in Accountability Programs