Deck 2: The Role of Measurement and Assessment in Teaching

Question 1

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

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

Answer 1

C

Question 2

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

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

Answer 2

B

Question 3

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

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

Answer 3

D

Question 4

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

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 5

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

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

Question 6

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

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

Question 7

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

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

Question 8

Summative assessments are most appropriate for which of the following?

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

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

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

Question 10

When teachers use tests and assessments in the classroom, the highest priority should be given to which of the following factors?

A)assigning course grades
B)improving instruction
C)maintaining adequate school records
D)reporting student progress to parents

Question 11

Measurement always involves which of the following?

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

Question 12

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

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

Question 13

Which of the following is most likely to be used in a criterion-referenced interpretation?

A)Average score in a group
B)Highest score in a group
C)Percentage correct score out of 20
D)Percentile score of 80

Question 14

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

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

Question 15

Which of the following types of assessments would most likely be norm-referenced?

A)Diagnostic
B)Mastery goal attainment
C)Readiness
D)College entrance exam

Question 16

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

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

Question 17

The first step in measuring student achievement is to determine the

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

Question 18

Which of the following terms is the most limited?

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

Question 19

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

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

Question 20

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

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

Question 21

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

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

Question 22

Which of the following represents a norm-referenced interpretation?

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.

Question 23

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?

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