Question 1

Howard Williams teaches a college course in educational foundations to preservice teachers. The course is intended to expose students to the historical roots of education, key philosophers, and current issues in teaching and education. 90 percent of students' grades in his course are determined by a midterm and a final exam, both consisting of 75 multiple-choice questions. The remaining 10 percent is attendance. One question on the midterm, for example, was: "The first normal school in Tennessee was established in . . ." followed by four alternatives. A question on the final was: "The philosopher identified with the progressive movement was . . ."' followed by four alternatives. When asked about the course after they had graduated, students often described it as "well taught, but meaningless."
-According to the above case study.Given that Dr.Williams will probably continue to use at least some multiple-choice testing,suggest some guidelines regarding when and how to use this testing format.Specifically,what objectives should multiple-choice questions test? How should items be constructed to improve their content validity for course objectives?

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Question 2

Ms. Rogers uses a grading system in her high school French class in which students who average 60-69 percent receive a D, 70-79 percent a C, 80-89 percent a B, and 90-100 percent an A. Ms. Rogers has the reputation of being an excellent "expert" teacher. This year, 18 of her 24 students earned a final grade of A and the other six students earned a B. Her new principal criticizes Ms. Rogers for using "an apparently invalid grading system that fails to provide adequate differentiation between students."
-According to the above case study.Would her grading system be considered norm-referenced? Why or why not?

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Question 3

Identify the three common measures of central tendency.Which one of the three measures do you believe to be the most informative for assessing the typical performance of a group of students? Explain your selection.

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Question 4

In order to judge how well your students can analyze the elements of a play,you administer an essay test.Why is this appropriate and how can you try to ensure that the test is well-written and graded correctly?

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Question 5

An angry parent corners Mr. Watson, the assistant principal of Cummings Elementary School, in the hallway. "Look at Jennifer's Provincial Achievement scores," the mother said. "I had asked at the beginning of the year that Jennifer should skip seventh grade and be put into the eighth grade. These scores tell me that I was right." Mr. Watson examines the scores and sees the following: 
$$\begin{array}{l}
\text { Jennifer Smith 7th Grade: November 13,1997 }\
\begin{array} { | l | c | c | } 
\hline \text { Subject } & \text { T-Score } & \text { G-E Score } \
\hline \text { Math } & 55 & 8.0 \
\hline \text { Language Arts } & 52 & 7.8 \
\hline \text { Social Studies } & 60 & 8.8 \
\hline \text { Science } & 48 & 7.3 \
\hline
\end{array}
\end{array}$$
-Define and identify uses of T-scores and grade-equivalent (GE)scores.What are their advantages and limitations?

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Question 6

Compare authentic testing to conventional testing with regard to philosophy,procedures,student roles,types of evaluation,grading,and situations that favor the use of each category of assessment procedures.

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Question 7

Compare and contrast criterion-referenced and norm-referenced grading.

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Question 8

Howard Williams teaches a college course in educational foundations to preservice teachers. The course is intended to expose students to the historical roots of education, key philosophers, and current issues in teaching and education. 90 percent of students' grades in his course are determined by a midterm and a final exam, both consisting of 75 multiple-choice questions. The remaining 10 percent is attendance. One question on the midterm, for example, was: "The first normal school in Tennessee was established in . . ." followed by four alternatives. A question on the final was: "The philosopher identified with the progressive movement was . . ."' followed by four alternatives. When asked about the course after they had graduated, students often described it as "well taught, but meaningless."
-According to the above case study.Identify how authentic testing could be used in a course of that type.Specifically,what types of authentic "performances" might be evaluated and how could they be evaluated?

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Question 9

Ms. Rogers uses a grading system in her high school French class in which students who average 60-69 percent receive a D, 70-79 percent a C, 80-89 percent a B, and 90-100 percent an A. Ms. Rogers has the reputation of being an excellent "expert" teacher. This year, 18 of her 24 students earned a final grade of A and the other six students earned a B. Her new principal criticizes Ms. Rogers for using "an apparently invalid grading system that fails to provide adequate differentiation between students."
-According to the above case study.React to the principal's arguments.Do you believe that the grading system is inappropriate? Explain your rationale.

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Question 10

Howard Williams teaches a college course in educational foundations to preservice teachers. The course is intended to expose students to the historical roots of education, key philosophers, and current issues in teaching and education. 90 percent of students' grades in his course are determined by a midterm and a final exam, both consisting of 75 multiple-choice questions. The remaining 10 percent is attendance. One question on the midterm, for example, was: "The first normal school in Tennessee was established in . . ." followed by four alternatives. A question on the final was: "The philosopher identified with the progressive movement was . . ."' followed by four alternatives. When asked about the course after they had graduated, students often described it as "well taught, but meaningless."
-According to the above case study.What type of testing plan would you recommend to improve the validity of Dr.Williams' course?

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Question 11

Ms. Rogers uses a grading system in her high school French class in which students who average 60-69 percent receive a D, 70-79 percent a C, 80-89 percent a B, and 90-100 percent an A. Ms. Rogers has the reputation of being an excellent "expert" teacher. This year, 18 of her 24 students earned a final grade of A and the other six students earned a B. Her new principal criticizes Ms. Rogers for using "an apparently invalid grading system that fails to provide adequate differentiation between students."
-According to the above case study.Identify the type of grading system that Ms.Rogers is using.What are its general advantages and disadvantages?

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Quiz 15: Classroom Assessment,grading,and Testing

Identify the three common measures of central tendency.Which one of the three measures do you believe to be the most informative for assessing the typical performance of a group of students? Explain your selection.

In order to judge how well your students can analyze the elements of a play,you administer an essay test.Why is this appropriate and how can you try to ensure that the test is well-written and graded correctly?

Compare authentic testing to conventional testing with regard to philosophy,procedures,student roles,types of evaluation,grading,and situations that favor the use of each category of assessment procedures.

Compare and contrast criterion-referenced and norm-referenced grading.