Question 1

According to your textbook, what popular assessment tool is used as an alternative for making admission selection decisions and evaluating performance and potential?
A) traditional interviews
B) video assessments
C) portfolios
D) group interviews

Accepted Answer

Portfolios are a popular assessment tool used as an alternative for making admission selection decisions and evaluating performance and potential because they allow individuals to showcase a range of their work, skills, and accomplishments in a comprehensive manner.

Question 2

What are tests we use to determine whether students have mastered the learning objectives for a course and to determine what grade each student has earned?
A) diagnostic assessments
B) formative assessments
C) placement assessments
D) summative assessments

Accepted Answer

Summative assessments are used at the end of a unit or course to evaluate student learning and determine what grade each student has earned.

Question 3

What type of decisions are classroom teachers in educational settings making when they use the results of psychological tests to understand student strengths and difficulties?
A) instructional
B) diagnostic
C) grading
D) placement

Accepted Answer

Classroom teachers are making diagnostic decisions when they use the results of psychological tests to understand student strengths and difficulties. These decisions involve identifying areas where students need additional support or intervention and tailoring instruction to meet individual student needs. Instructional decisions involve planning and implementing instruction to meet learning objectives, grading decisions involve evaluating student performance and assigning grades, and placement decisions involve determining students' educational settings or programs.

Question 4

Who is most likely to use psychological tests in an educational setting to make program and curriculum decisions?
A) administrators at the school level
B) administrators at the state level
C) administrators at the district level
D) administrators at the national level

Accepted Answer

Administrators at the district level are most likely to use psychological tests to make program and curriculum decisions, as they are responsible for overseeing multiple schools and ensuring educational standards and needs are met across the district.

Question 5

When do teachers and professors use formative assessments?
A) during the first week of the class
B) at the end of the class
C) sometime after the class is finished
D) anytime while the class is in session

Accepted Answer

Teachers and professors use formative assessments anytime while the class is in session to gather feedback and monitor student progress. This allows them to adjust their teaching methods and provide additional support to students who need it.

Question 6

What type of assessment is a standardized achievement test administered to elementary and secondary students near the end of the school year?
A) placement assessment
B) formative assessment
C) summative assessment
D) diagnostic assessment

Accepted Answer

A standardized achievement test administered to elementary and secondary students near the end of the school year is a type of summative assessment because it is given at the end of a unit or course to evaluate student learning and provide a summary of their achievements. It is not a placement assessment, which is given at the beginning of a unit or course to determine a student's level. It is also not a formative assessment, which is ongoing and provides feedback during learning to improve student progress. Finally, it is not a diagnostic assessment, which is given at the beginning of a unit or course to identify areas of weakness in student learning.

Question 7

When educational administrators use test scores for accountability purposes, they are using test scores to ______.
A) inform public policy and evaluation programs
B) determine positive or negative consequences for individuals
C) substantiate initiating, continuing, modifying, terminating, or expanding programs
D) provide benchmark data and monitor student progress over time

Accepted Answer

Using test scores for accountability purposes means that the scores will be used to determine whether individuals (such as teachers, schools, or districts) are meeting certain standards or expectations, and may result in positive or negative consequences depending on the outcomes. The other choices (A, C, D) describe other possible uses for test scores, but not specifically for accountability purposes.

Question 8

Which one of the following is the best example of high-stakes testing?
A) A teacher uses test scores from the students in her class to make decisions about what content she will teach during the second semester.
B) A teacher awards over 50% of the students in his class an "F" based on their scores on a midterm exam.
C) An administrator uses student test scores from one school to better understand student achievement and make a teaching style recommendation to teachers.
D) An administrator uses test scores from a sample of students to draw conclusions about district-level teacher performance and make a recommendation to change teacher pay.

Accepted Answer

High-stakes testing refers to using test scores to make important decisions such as teacher pay, student promotion or graduation, and school funding. In this scenario, the administrator is using test scores to make a recommendation that could lead to changes in teacher pay, which makes this the best example of high-stakes testing. The other three options do not involve significant or long-term consequences based on test scores.

Question 9

If we use a test to determine what information students are and are not learning during the instructional process, we are conducting a ______.
A) diagnostic assessment
B) formative assessment
C) placement assessment
D) summative assessment

Accepted Answer

A formative assessment is designed to assess learning progress during the instructional process to guide future instruction and support student learning. A diagnostic assessment is used to identify specific areas of strengths and weaknesses for individual students. A placement assessment is used to determine a student's readiness for a particular course or level of instruction. A summative assessment is used to evaluate overall learning at the end of a unit or course.

Question 10

When is it appropriate for teachers and professors to use summative assessments?
A) at the beginning of the school year or semester
B) at specific intervals during the school year or semester
C) any time during the school year or semester
D) upon concluding the school year or semester

Accepted Answer

Summative assessments are designed to evaluate student learning, skill acquisition, and academic achievement at the conclusion of a defined instructional period—typically at the end of a project, unit, course, semester, program, or school year.

Question 11

Professor Gonzalez always gives students in her Tests and Measurements class a test that measures their knowledge of statistics on the first day of class. What type of assessment is she conducting?
A) diagnostic assessment
B) formative assessment
C) placement assessment
D) summative assessment

Accepted Answer

The answer of Professor Gonzalez always gives students in her...

Question 12

Professor Washington asks the students in his class to take a short quiz at the end of every 2-week period during the semester. He assures the students that the quiz results are for him to better understand what they are and are not learning--not for grading purposes. He is using the test results as what type of assessment?
A) diagnostic
B) formative
C) placement
D) summative

Accepted Answer

The professor is using formative assessment, as he is giving short quizzes to understand what his students are learning throughout the semester in order to provide feedback and adjust his teaching, rather than for grading purposes.

Question 13

What is a portfolio?
A) letters of reference and other external judgments about an individual's work
B) a compilation of an individual's test scores and other performance data for a specific purpose
C) an assortment of an individual's work completed for a specific time period
D) an objective catalog of information about an individual

Accepted Answer

A portfolio is an assortment of an individual's work completed for a specific time period. It can include a variety of materials such as writing samples, artwork, projects, and other examples of work that demonstrate an individual's skills and abilities. It is often used as a way to showcase one's work to potential employers or academic institutions.

Question 14

According to your textbook, which two resources contain professional practice standards most relevant and specific to using tests in educational settings?
A) Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing and the NASP Professional Standards
B) Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing and the Code of Fair Testing Practices
C) the Code of Fair Testing Practices and the Ethical Principles of the APA
D) the Ethical Principles of the APA and the NASP Professional Standards

Accepted Answer

The two resources that contain professional practice standards most relevant and specific to using tests in educational settings are Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing and the NASP Professional Standards. The Code of Fair Testing Practices and the Ethical Principles of the APA are also important resources, but they are not as specific to educational settings as the other two resources.

Question 15

Who is most likely to use psychological tests in an educational setting to make instructional, grading, and diagnostic decision-making?
A) test takers
B) specialists at the state level
C) administrators at the district level
D) classroom teachers

Accepted Answer

Classroom teachers are the most likely group to use psychological tests in an educational setting for instructional, grading, and diagnostic decision-making. They are the ones who have direct contact with students and need to assess their learning needs and progress. Specialists at the state level may use psychological tests to evaluate the effectiveness of statewide education policies, but they do not use these tests on a daily basis in the classroom. Administrators at the district level may use these tests for decision-making related to school-wide policies or issues, but they do not work as closely with individual students as classroom teachers do. Test takers are those who complete the tests, but they do not make any decisions regarding their use.

Question 16

What do we call tests used to determine whether students have the skills or knowledge necessary to understand new material and how much of the new material students already know?
A) formative assessments
B) diagnostic assessments
C) placement assessments
D) summative assessments

Accepted Answer

The answer of What do we call tests used to...

Question 17

If an educational administrator at the state level uses student test results to make decisions about what programs should be implemented in the state's public schools to improve student achievement scores, what type of decision is the administrator making?
A) counseling and guidance
B) instructional
C) program and curriculum
D) administrative policy

Accepted Answer

The answer of If an educational administrator at the state...

Question 18

Which one of the following four documents that communicate the National Association of School Psychologist's position on the qualifications and expected practices of school psychologists is most relevant to test use?
A) Standards for Graduate Preparation of School Psychologists
B) Standards for the Credentialing of School Psychologists
C) Principles for Professional Ethics
D) Model for Comprehensive and Integrated School Psychological Services

Accepted Answer

The "Principles for Professional Ethics" document is most relevant to test use as it outlines ethical guidelines and standards for the professional conduct of school psychologists, including the appropriate and ethical use of assessments and tests.

Question 19

What type of decisions are specialists in educational settings making when they use the results of psychological tests to ensure students are registered for the most appropriate math course?
A) grading
B) diagnostic
C) placement
D) program and curriculum

Accepted Answer

Specialists are making placement decisions based on the results of psychological tests, ensuring that students are registered for the most appropriate math course. Grading decisions are typically based on student performance and progress within a specific course. Diagnostic decisions involve identifying student strengths and areas for improvement to inform instructional decisions. Program and curriculum decisions involve designing and selecting the content and structure of educational programs.

Question 20

Diagnostic assessments are most appropriate when a ______.
A) student enters a new school or program
B) student outperforms all other students in the class
C) teacher wishes to know how much knowledge a student is retaining
D) student continues to experience problems with the same material

Accepted Answer

Diagnostic assessments are designed to identify specific areas of difficulty for a student. They are most appropriate when a student is struggling with the same material, because they can provide detailed information about the student's strengths and weaknesses, which can then be used to develop targeted interventions or support.

Quiz 12: How Are Tests Used in Educational Settings

According to your textbook, what popular assessment tool is used as an alternative for making admission selection decisions and evaluating performance and potential?

What are tests we use to determine whether students have mastered the learning objectives for a course and to determine what grade each student has earned?

What type of decisions are classroom teachers in educational settings making when they use the results of psychological tests to understand student strengths and difficulties?

Who is most likely to use psychological tests in an educational setting to make program and curriculum decisions?

When do teachers and professors use formative assessments?

What type of assessment is a standardized achievement test administered to elementary and secondary students near the end of the school year?

When educational administrators use test scores for accountability purposes, they are using test scores to ______.

Which one of the following is the best example of high-stakes testing?

If we use a test to determine what information students are and are not learning during the instructional process, we are conducting a ______.

When is it appropriate for teachers and professors to use summative assessments?

Professor Gonzalez always gives students in her Tests and Measurements class a test that measures their knowledge of statistics on the first day of class. What type of assessment is she conducting?

What is a portfolio?

According to your textbook, which two resources contain professional practice standards most relevant and specific to using tests in educational settings?

Who is most likely to use psychological tests in an educational setting to make instructional, grading, and diagnostic decision-making?

What do we call tests used to determine whether students have the skills or knowledge necessary to understand new material and how much of the new material students already know?

If an educational administrator at the state level uses student test results to make decisions about what programs should be implemented in the state's public schools to improve student achievement scores, what type of decision is the administrator making?

Which one of the following four documents that communicate the National Association of School Psychologist's position on the qualifications and expected practices of school psychologists is most relevant to test use?

What type of decisions are specialists in educational settings making when they use the results of psychological tests to ensure students are registered for the most appropriate math course?

Diagnostic assessments are most appropriate when a ______.