Question 1

What percentage of the Examination for Professional Practice on Psychology covers the Biological Basis of Behavior content area?

Accepted Answer

11%

Question 2

Who possesses the authority to license professionals?

Accepted Answer

States

Question 3

Performance on the EPPP is reported in which score format?

Accepted Answer

Scaled scores

Question 4

When developing educational objectives,one should follow which of the following general guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Objectives should specify a narrow spectrum of knowledge and abilities

Question 5

The National Assessment of Educational Progress provides a comprehensive assessment of students' achievement at certain critical periods in their academic experience.These grade levels are:

Accepted Answer

4 ,8 ,and 12

Question 6

The State of Texas uses which of the following achievement tests?

Accepted Answer

State developed tests only

Question 7

Ms.Wilson assigns the top 10% of her students an A,the next 20% a B,and so on.This is an example of which score interpretation?

Accepted Answer

Norm-referenced approach

Question 8

The recommendation is that grades be assigned based on:

Accepted Answer

academic achievement only

Question 9

Which individual achievement test is used in the diagnosis of reading problems?

Accepted Answer

Gray Oral Reading Test,4 edition

Question 10

Which content area of the EPPP covers learning and motivation?

Accepted Answer

Cognitive and Affective Basis of Behavior

Question 11

In her research on the history of grading in the United States,Brookhart (2004)found that letter grades became common practice during the:

Accepted Answer

1920s

Question 12

The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 allows states to administer alternative assessments to _______ of their students.

Accepted Answer

3%

Question 13

How many stages or steps are involved in the United States Medical Licensing Examination?

Accepted Answer

three

Question 14

An important test-taking skill to teach students is:

Accepted Answer

"Make informed guesses by process of elimination"

Question 15

What law mandates that any institution that receives federal funds must ensure that individuals with disabilities have equal access to all programs and services provided by the institution?

Accepted Answer

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

Question 16

Which of these measures is most often used in the hiring and promotion of employees?

Accepted Answer

Wonderlic Personnel Test

Question 17

What is Step 2 of the United States Medical Licensing Examination?

Accepted Answer

Clinical knowl edge and clinical skills

Question 18

Dr.Mark addresses Susie and gives her specific feedback regarding the term paper she submitted and then allows her to resubmit her paper for grading.This initial evaluation is best described as:

Accepted Answer

formative evaluation

Question 19

According to Stiggins & Conklin,approximately how much professional time do teachers devote to assessment related activities?

Accepted Answer

1/3

Question 20

Which of the following tests is acceptable for screening purposes but not for in-depth diagnostic purposes?

Accepted Answer

Wide Range Achievement Test 4

Quiz 8: Achievement Tests in the Era of High-Stakes Assessment