Question 1

One advantage of the supply items over performance-based tasks is that they&#10;A)can be used to measure complex outcomes.&#10;B)have a more desirable influence on student learning.&#10;C)require only paper and pencil.&#10;D)require less time to prepare.

Accepted Answer

Supply items only require paper and pencil, whereas performance-based tasks typically require additional resources and preparation time. This makes supply items a more efficient option for assessment. However, this advantage does not necessarily translate to more comprehensive or accurate measurements of student learning or outcomes.

Question 2

To measure integration and application of critical concepts it would be best to use which of the following question types?&#10;A)extended-response performance tasks&#10;B)multiple-choice items&#10;C)restricted-response essays&#10;D)true-false items

Accepted Answer

Extended-response performance tasks require students to apply critical concepts and integrate knowledge from various sources. They involve more complex thinking skills than multiple-choice items or true-false items, and they allow students to demonstrate their understanding in a more authentic way. Restricted-response essays also require students to apply critical concepts, but they are more limited in their scope and may not allow for as much integration of knowledge. Multiple-choice items and true-false items are useful for assessing basic knowledge and recall, but they do not assess integration and application in the same way as performance tasks.

Question 3

To certify student accomplishment or assign final grades it would be best to use which of the following?&#10;A)diagnostic assessment&#10;B)formative assessment&#10;C)readiness assessment&#10;D)summative assessment

Accepted Answer

Summative assessment is used to evaluate the learning and achievement of students at the end of a course or unit. It is used to assign final grades or certify student accomplishment, making it the best choice in this scenario. Diagnostic assessment is used to identify student strengths and weaknesses at the beginning of a course, while formative assessment is used to monitor student progress throughout the course. Readiness assessment is used to determine if students have the necessary skills and knowledge to begin a new course.

Question 4

The two major classes of essay questions are&#10;A)extended-response and restricted-response.&#10;B)short answer and selection.&#10;C)short answer and supply.&#10;D)supply and selection.

Accepted Answer

The two major classes of essay questions are extended-response and restricted-response. Extended-response questions allow for a thorough and in-depth response, typically requiring multiple paragraphs. Restricted-response questions, on the other hand, limit the scope of the response and often require a specific answer or format. Short answer and selection are types of questions, but not the major classes of essay questions. Supply and selection are not both types of essay questions.

Question 5

Which of the following types of assessment should be used to evaluate student progress in learning a unit on multiplication?&#10;A)Diagnostic&#10;B)Formative&#10;C)Placement&#10;D)Summative

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following types of assessment...

Question 6

Which characteristic of a test or assessment is apt to be increased following the principle, &#34;Use the type of test item or assessment task that measures a learning outcome most directly&#34;?&#10;A)Objectivity.&#10;B)Practicality.&#10;C)Reliability.&#10;D)Validity.

Accepted Answer

The principle suggests that a test or assessment should measure a learning outcome most directly, which means that it should have high validity. Therefore, the characteristic that is apt to be increased is validity.

Question 7

Which of the following types of objective test item is likely to be most appropriate for measuring the following objective: &#34;Distinguishes between fact and opinion&#34;?&#10;A)Matching&#10;B)Multiple-choice&#10;C)Short-answer&#10;D)True-false

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following types of objective...

Question 8

A pretest is a type of&#10;A)diagnostic test.&#10;B)formative test.&#10;C)placement test.&#10;D)summative test.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A pretest is a type of&#10;A)diagnostic test.&#10;B)formative...

Question 9

For a criterion-referenced interpretation, the difficulty should be determined by which of the following factors?&#10;A)length of the test&#10;B)nature of the learning tasks&#10;C)spread of the scores&#10;D)type of items used

Accepted Answer

Difficulty should be determined by the nature of the learning tasks. Criterion-referenced interpretation is based on what individuals know or can do, compared to a standard or criterion, rather than to each other. Therefore, the nature of the learning tasks, or what individuals are expected to know or can do, is the most important factor in determining difficulty. The other factors listed (length of the test, spread of the scores, type of items used) may have an impact on the interpretation of scores, but difficulty should not be determined by these factors alone.

Question 10

Which of the following is the first consideration in planning for a classroom test or assessment?&#10;A)Should it criterion-referenced or norm-referenced?&#10;B)Should it be objective or performance-based?&#10;C)What will the results be used for?&#10;D)What content should be covered?

Accepted Answer

The first consideration in planning for a classroom test or assessment is understanding what the results will be used for. This guides the purpose and design of the assessment, ensuring it meets the educational goals and needs of the students.

Question 11

The most desirable way to increase the difficulty of a classroom test is to do which of the following?&#10;A)introduce irrelevant difficulty into the items&#10;B)include more higher-level learning outcomes&#10;C)include more obscure instructional content&#10;D)use a longer test and shorter time limits

Accepted Answer

The answer of The most desirable way to increase the...

Question 12

Using a table of specifications will most likely improve a test's&#10;A)objectivity.&#10;B)practicality.&#10;C)reliability.&#10;D)validity.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Using a table of specifications will most...

Question 13

Constructing a test with items from a single cell of a two-way (content by objective) table of specifications is likely to&#10;A)decrease validity and decrease reliability.&#10;B)decrease validity and increase reliability.&#10;C)increase validity and decrease reliability.&#10;D)increase validity and increase reliability.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Constructing a test with items from a...

Question 14

The distribution of items and tasks in a table of specifications should reflect the relative&#10;A)importance of objective.&#10;B)objectivity of measurement.&#10;C)practicality of measurement.&#10;D)timeliness of the topic.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The distribution of items and tasks in...

Question 15

One advantage of the multiple-choice item over other selection type items is that they&#10;A)eliminate guessing.&#10;B)are easier to construct.&#10;C)are easier to score.&#10;D)provide clues to misunderstandings.

Accepted Answer

The answer of One advantage of the multiple-choice item over...

Question 16

A table of specifications is also referred to as which of the following?&#10;A)a one-way chart&#10;B)a scatter plot&#10;C)a test blueprint&#10;D)a frequency distribution

Accepted Answer

The answer of A table of specifications is also referred...

Question 17

Failure to use proper specifications for tests and assessments will most likely result in an overemphasis on which of the following?&#10;A)difficult material&#10;B)state-mandated curriculum&#10;C)factual knowledge&#10;D)writing ability

Accepted Answer

The answer of Failure to use proper specifications for tests...

Question 18

If a classroom test measures recall of factual information only, it is apt to lack which of the following?&#10;A)interpretability&#10;B)reliability&#10;C)usability&#10;D)validity

Accepted Answer

The answer of If a classroom test measures recall of...

Question 19

The weight assigned to each instructional objective in a table of specifications should be determined by which of the following factors?&#10;A)whether it comes first or last in the order of instruction.&#10;B)the instructional time devoted to it.&#10;C)whether or not it is represented on state standardized tests.&#10;D)the time required to respond.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The weight assigned to each instructional objective...

Question 20

To measure recall of important historical dates it would be best to use which of the following types of items?&#10;A)matching&#10;B)multiple-choice&#10;C)short-answer&#10;D)true-false

Accepted Answer

The answer of To measure recall of important historical dates...

Question 21

The answer to an item in a classroom test should be one that is&#10;A)plausible under specific circumstances.&#10;B)agreed upon by experts.&#10;C)stated somewhere in the textbook glossary.&#10;D)mentioned in the classroom.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The answer to an item in a...

Question 22

Using specifications when constructing test items and assessment tasks is most likely to improve the&#10;A)objectivity.&#10;B)reliability.&#10;C)sampling.&#10;D)standardization.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Using specifications when constructing test items and...

Question 23

Substituting multiple-choice items for extended-performance tasks is most likely to increase which of the following?&#10;A)objectivity&#10;B)practicality&#10;C)reliability&#10;D)the number of items in the test

Accepted Answer

The answer of Substituting multiple-choice items for extended-performance tasks is...

Question 24

The reading level of a test item should be at which of the following levels?&#10;A)higher than the reading level of the student.&#10;B)lower than the reading level of the student.&#10;C)the same as the reading level of the student.&#10;D)one level higher than the average of the class.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The reading level of a test item...

Question 25

Removing clues to the answer from test items is most likely to improve the test's&#10;A)objectivity.&#10;B)practicality.&#10;C)reliability.&#10;D)validity.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Removing clues to the answer from test...

Deck 6: Planning Classroom Tests and Assessments