Deck 2: Nature of Student Assessment

Question 1

Which of the following is a common barrier to be avoided during test preparation?

A) Sentence structure that is easy to understand
B) Directions that are clear
C) Vocabulary that is difficult to understand
D) Material free from bias

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Which of the following is a guideline for effective student assessment?

A) Having a rough conception of intended learning outcomes
B) Having an adequate sample of student performance
C) Having biased procedures for advanced students
D) Having a single assessment procedure

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT true concerning feedback?

A) Feedback should focus on successes and errors
B) Feedback should be given just prior to assessment
C) Feedback should provide a guide for student improvement
D) Feedback should be positive in nature

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a guideline for effective student assessment?

A) Having a clear conception of intended learning outcomes
B) Having an adequate sample of student performance
C) Having fair procedures for everyone
D) Having a single assessment procedure

Question 5

Which of the following is a TRUE statement?

A) Paper/pencil tests are low in realism of task BUT high in assessment time needed
B) Performance assessments are low in complexity of task BUT high in assessment time needed
C) Paper/pencil tests are high in realism of task AND high in judgment in scoring
D) Performance assessments are high in complexity of task AND high in assessment time needed

Question 6

Comparing a student's performance to a standard is

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