Question 1

The type of skills that would be most effective for teachers to have in conducting conferences with students and their families is skill in

Accepted Answer

Communication skills are the most important for teachers to have when conducting conferences with students and their families. Effective communication skills enable teachers to convey information clearly and understand the concerns and needs of students and their families. This allows for productive discussions and solutions to be reached. While academic knowledge, creativity, and problem-solving skills are important for teachers, they are not as essential in this particular scenario.

Question 2

A typical criterion-referenced report card that reports student learning tends to be

Accepted Answer

Criterion-referenced report cards require teachers to assess and report on specific learning goals or standards for each student, which can be time-consuming and complex to develop. However, they are important for accurately measuring student progress and providing specific feedback for improvement.

Question 3

A local high school developed a math achievement test and used the results to determine the selection of students for an advanced placement course with a limited number of seats.What type of test should be used?

Accepted Answer

Norm-referenced tests compare the performance of test-takers to a larger group of individuals who have taken the same test. This type of test is appropriate when there is a limited number of seats and the selection process is competitive, as in the case of advanced placement courses. The scores of test-takers are ranked based on a bell curve, with the top performers being selected for the limited number of seats available. Criterion-referenced tests measure a test-taker's performance against a set of predetermined criteria, rather than against the performance of others in the same group. Diagnostic tests are designed to identify a test-taker's strengths and weaknesses in a particular area. Standardized tests can be either norm-referenced or criterion-referenced and are designed to be administered and scored in a consistent manner.

Question 4

A school administrator wants to identify the top 10 percent of the Grade 12 students in order to recommend them for scholarship competition at the highest rated university in Canada.What testing purpose would serve the administrator's purpose?

Accepted Answer

The administrator is looking to identify the top 10 percent of Grade 12 students, which requires a comparison of their scores against each other (i.e., norm-referenced) rather than against a specific criterion or standard (i.e., criterion-referenced). Additionally, since the administrator wants to recommend these top students for a scholarship competition at a specific university, they likely need to use a test that is widely recognized and accepted (i.e., standardized). Therefore, the best choice is C - norm-referenced and standardized.

Question 5

Which one of the following situations requires a norm-referenced evaluation?

Accepted Answer

A norm-referenced evaluation involves comparing an individual's performance to the performance of others in a group. In the case of hiring a manager from a pool of applicants, a norm-referenced evaluation is necessary to compare each applicant's qualifications and select the most qualified candidate. The other options do not require a norm-referenced evaluation. Assessing whether an individual has been drinking too much to drive is a criterion-referenced evaluation, as it involves comparing an individual's performance to a predetermined standard. Certifying a newly graduated education student as a teacher is also a criterion-referenced evaluation, as it involves assessing whether the student meets specific requirements and standards for becoming a teacher. Reporting to parents about how much students have learned during the semester may involve both criterion- and norm-referenced evaluations, as it may involve comparing a student's performance to both predetermined standards and the performance of their peers.

Question 6

What strategy is recommended instead of assigning a failing grade to students' poor work?

Accepted Answer

Assigning a failing grade does not address the root cause of the poor work and may discourage students from trying in the future. Instead, providing support and guidance in revising the work can help students improve and learn from their mistakes. Additionally, maintaining high standards and providing clear expectations can prevent poor performance in the first place. Taking sole responsibility for the students' work might not be practical or fair, as the students should have some accountability for their own learning.

Question 7

Paper-and-pencil exercises,direct observations of performances,development of portfolios,and creation of artifacts are all methods of

Accepted Answer

All of the listed methods (paper-and-pencil exercises, direct observations of performances, development of portfolios, and creation of artifacts) are examples of assessment, which is the process of gathering information about a student's knowledge and skills. Evaluation, measurement, and testing are all related concepts, but they refer to specific aspects of the assessment process rather than the methods used to gather information.

Question 8

Mr.Garren has been emphasizing authentic testing in his social studies class.Which one of the following will be a likely result of this emphasis?

Accepted Answer

Authentic testing involves assessing students' abilities to apply knowledge and skills in real-world situations. This type of assessment often involves exhibitions of student work. Therefore, it is likely that Mr. Garren's emphasis on authentic testing will result in more exhibitions by students of their work.

Question 9

Grades should be tied to meaningful course objectives so that

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Question 10

When a test actually measures what it purports to measure,the test is said to be

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Validity refers to the degree to which a test measures what it is intended to measure. If a test is valid, it means that it is accurately measuring the intended construct or ability. Therefore, when a test actually measures what it purports to measure, it is considered valid.

Question 11

For which one of the following situations would a criterion-referenced test be the most appropriate measure to use?

Accepted Answer

A criterion-referenced test is designed to measure mastery of specific skills or competencies, making it the best choice for measuring mastery of basic competencies in addition and subtraction. This type of test is not appropriate for situations such as assessing a range of abilities in a mixed-ability group, comparing general abilities in subject areas, or selecting candidates for a teaching position.

Question 12

Do evaluations of portfolios,exhibitions,and other types of authentic assessment products have the same measurement concerns as those for classroom and standardized tests?

Accepted Answer

Authentic assessments, such as portfolios and exhibitions, can still have potential for invalidity and unfairness, just like classroom and standardized tests. It is important for all assessments to be constructed in a way that ensures validity and fairness for all students.

Question 13

With regard to the practice of retaining or "holding back" students with failing grades,your text's general recommendation is that

Accepted Answer

The best choice is D because it recommends promoting students with their peers but also providing extra help in the summer or the next year. This approach allows students to keep up socially with their grade-level peers while still receiving the necessary academic support to succeed. Research has shown that retention can have negative effects on self-esteem and academic performance, making option C a less desirable choice. Option A may not be feasible or practical for all schools, and option B focuses on punishment rather than support and improvement.

Question 14

Michael's LSAT (Law School Admission Test)scores correlate with his grade point average achieved in his first year of law school.Therefore,the LSAT is useful in deciding who to admit to law school due to

Accepted Answer

Criterion-related evidence of validity refers to the extent to which a test is related to a specific criterion or outcome. In this case, Michael's LSAT score is related to his grade point average in his first year of law school. This means that the LSAT is a useful tool in predicting a student's success in their first year of law school, and can be used as a criterion for admission decisions.

Question 15

Julie looked over her paper.She had a C- in spite of the fact that she tried as hard as she could to write an innovative paper.There did not seem to be any marks for mechanical errors on the paper.When she questioned her teacher about the grade,he told her,"You did not write your review of the story in the same way as the other students." The LEAST likely result of the teacher's actions will be to

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Question 16

Do evaluations of portfolios,exhibitions,and other types of authentic assessment products have the same measurement concerns as those for classroom and standardized tests?

Accepted Answer

Authentic assessments, such as portfolios and exhibitions, have the same potential for measurement concerns as classroom and standardized tests. These concerns include issues of validity, reliability, and fairness to students. Authentic assessments may be constructed by the students themselves, but this does not inherently eliminate the possibility of measurement concerns. It is important for educators to carefully design and evaluate authentic assessments to ensure their validity and fairness.

Question 17

A recommended procedure for authentic assessment is

Accepted Answer

Involving students in developing rating scales and scoring rubrics promotes a more authentic and student-centered approach to assessment, allowing them to have ownership of the evaluation process and providing opportunities for self-reflection and metacognition. Grading on the curve (A) can be arbitrary and does not necessarily reflect the actual performance of students. Excluding students based on achievement level (C) undermines the purpose of authentic assessment, which is to evaluate students' real-life skills and knowledge. Restricting the types of tasks or problems (D) may not accurately capture the complex and multifaceted nature of authentic assessment.

Question 18

When a test developer calculates an estimate of how much students' scores vary due to unreliability,they are most interested in

Accepted Answer

When a test developer calculates an estimate of how much students' scores vary due to unreliability, they are most interested in the standard error of measurement. This is the statistical measure of the amount of error inherent in a test score due to the unreliability of the measurement instrument. It is important to know this in order to understand how much confidence can be placed in a student's test score. The other choices do not directly relate to estimating unreliability.

Question 19

Criterion-referenced tests are used primarily to assess

Accepted Answer

Criterion-referenced tests are designed to measure mastery of specific objectives. Unlike norm-referenced tests, they do not compare students to each other, but rather to a set standard of performance determined by specific criteria.

Question 20

A test or any assessment instrument is objective to the extent that it

Accepted Answer

Objective tests are designed to be free of biases from the test administrators and scorers. This means that the results of the test do not depend on the subjective judgment of the people grading or administering the test, but instead are based solely on the performance of the person being tested. The other options do not address the issue of objectivity in the same way.

Quiz 15: Classroom Assessment,grading,and Testing

The type of skills that would be most effective for teachers to have in conducting conferences with students and their families is skill in

A typical criterion-referenced report card that reports student learning tends to be

A local high school developed a math achievement test and used the results to determine the selection of students for an advanced placement course with a limited number of seats.What type of test should be used?

A school administrator wants to identify the top 10 percent of the Grade 12 students in order to recommend them for scholarship competition at the highest rated university in Canada.What testing purpose would serve the administrator's purpose?

Which one of the following situations requires a norm-referenced evaluation?

What strategy is recommended instead of assigning a failing grade to students' poor work?

Paper-and-pencil exercises,direct observations of performances,development of portfolios,and creation of artifacts are all methods of

Mr.Garren has been emphasizing authentic testing in his social studies class.Which one of the following will be a likely result of this emphasis?

Grades should be tied to meaningful course objectives so that

When a test actually measures what it purports to measure,the test is said to be

For which one of the following situations would a criterion-referenced test be the most appropriate measure to use?

Do evaluations of portfolios,exhibitions,and other types of authentic assessment products have the same measurement concerns as those for classroom and standardized tests?

With regard to the practice of retaining or "holding back" students with failing grades,your text's general recommendation is that

Michael's LSAT (Law School Admission Test) scores correlate with his grade point average achieved in his first year of law school.Therefore,the LSAT is useful in deciding who to admit to law school due to

Do evaluations of portfolios,exhibitions,and other types of authentic assessment products have the same measurement concerns as those for classroom and standardized tests?

A recommended procedure for authentic assessment is

When a test developer calculates an estimate of how much students' scores vary due to unreliability,they are most interested in

Criterion-referenced tests are used primarily to assess

A test or any assessment instrument is objective to the extent that it