Question 1

The process of gathering information about students' performance is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  grading. 
B)  assessment. 
C)  standardization. 
D)  evaluation.

Question 2

The primary purpose for assessing student literacy is:

Accepted Answer

A)  determining report card grades. 
B)  reporting to parents. 
C)  planning instruction. 
D)  meeting benchmarks.

Question 3

Which of the following assessment techniques is best for assessing student development in decoding?

Accepted Answer

A)  fluency checks 
B)  retellings 
C)  rubrics 
D)  observation

Question 4

The authors of your textbook say that effective assessment is multidimensional, meaning that it should be based on:

Accepted Answer

A)  several different literacy tasks. 
B)  observation. 
C)  teacher judgment. 
D)  all of the above

Question 5

An assessment made up of a series of sample passages of text organized in increasing difficulty and to be read orally or silently is called a(n)___________ . (3 words)

Accepted Answer

The answer of An assessment made up of a series...

Question 6

Which of the following assessment techniques is best for gaining insights about student attitudes and habits?

Accepted Answer

A)  running records 
B)  checklists 
C)  literature groups 
D)  records of independent reading and writing

Question 7

Why are retellings a powerful way to assess student comprehension?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are an authentic way to determine if students understood a selection. 
B)  They help teachers analyze students' thinking processes, organizational skills, and general understanding. 
C)  They are an easy way for teachers to introduce conversations in the classroom. 
D)  They are a diagnostic technique for decoding and fluency.

Question 8

Running records help teachers determine:

Accepted Answer

A)  students' use of reading strategies. 
B)  what students need to learn. 
C)  appropriate levels of text. 
D)  all of the above

Question 9

Isolated skill testing:

Accepted Answer

A)  is the basis for reteaching. 
B)  reflects the processes of reading and writing. 
C)  both a and b 
D)  none of the above

Question 10

What role does assessment play in instruction?

Accepted Answer

A)  Assessment is an integral part of instruction. 
B)  Assessment is separate from instruction. 
C)  Assessment follows instruction. 
D)  none of the above

Exam 3: Assessment and Evaluation That Informs Instruction