Question 1

Psychologists distinguish between the content validity and predictive validity of tests.
a.Describe the nature of these two types of validity.
b.Describe a situation in which the content validity of a test would be more important than predictive validity, and why.
c.Describe a situation in which the predictive validity of a test would be more important than content validity, and why.

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Question 2

Which one of the following is not a limitation in relation to the use of standardized tests in a diverse classroom?

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Standardized tests are designed to be consistent in their administration and scoring, which means they aim to maintain reliability across different test administrations. The other options (A, C, D) are common criticisms of standardized tests in diverse classrooms, as they may not adequately accommodate all students' needs, might not highlight individual strengths, and could restrict the ability to address specific areas of difficulty.

Question 3

As a teacher, you will almost inevitably be asked to assign final grades that summarize your students' achievement.Consider the discussion in the textbook regarding recommended grading practices.Describe four guidelines that you will follow when you assign your grades.

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Question 4

Classroom assessments not only measure students' learning, they also affect students' learning.Describe three different ways in which they might do so.

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Question 5

Three of the teachers below are using strategies consistent with the recommendations in the textbook regarding the use of portfolios.Which one is not?

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Ms. James's approach of urging students to include anything they want does not align with the structured and purposeful nature of portfolios as recommended in educational best practices. Effective portfolios often require specific criteria, reflection, and evidence of growth, which are represented in the strategies of the other teachers.

Question 6

As a geography teacher, you want your students to be able to use their map-reading skills when interpreting local city maps, road maps, bus route maps, weather maps, and so on.Describe an appropriate method you can use to assess students' achievement of this objective, being sure to indicate whether your method should:
a.focus on lower-level or higher-level thinking skills;
b.be paper-pencil or performance-based;
c.assess recall or recognition.
In each case, justify your choice.

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Question 7

Three of the following are accurate considered to be advantages of portfolios.Which one is not?

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Portfolios are not typically considered efficient for teachers because they require significant time and effort to review and assess. The other options (A, C, D) are recognized advantages of using portfolios in education.

Question 8

Psychologists distinguish between norm-referenced and criterion-referenced scores.
a.Explain the difference between these two types of scores.
b.Describe a situation in which norm-referenced scores would clearly be more appropriate, and why.
c.Describe a situation in which criterion-referenced scores would clearly be more appropriate, and why.

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Question 9

Which one of the following teachers is using a norm-referenced grading system?

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Mr. Buchanan's class grading system is norm-referenced because it compares students against each other to determine grades, rather than against a set standard.

Question 10

Imagine that you are the principal at a Canadian school in a disadvantaged area and your school board has just announced that they will be evaluating your performance based on how well the students in your school achieve on large-scale test of abilities.Write a response to this initiative and include: a definition of high-stakes testing and accountability, three problems with high-stakes testing, and three ways to address these problems.

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Question 11

As a health teacher, you want your students to know which foods go in each of the food groups so well that they can classify any food almost without thinking.Describe the kind of assessment instrument you should develop to assess students' achievement of your objective, including a discussion of whether or not your assessment should:
a.focus on lower-level or higher-level thinking skills;
b.be paper-pencil or performance-based;
c.assess recall or recognition.
In each case, justify your choice.

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Question 12

Which one of the following statements best reflects the recommendation in the textbook regarding the assignment of criterion-referenced or norm-referenced grades?

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Criterion-referenced grades are recommended at all grade levels whenever possible because they measure a student's performance against a fixed set of criteria or standards, rather than comparing students against each other, which is more equitable and informative regarding individual student achievement.

Question 13

Which one of the following is unlikely to be a best practice when communicating final achievements for students with special educational needs?

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Using a standardized approach is unlikely to be a best practice when communicating final achievements for students with special educational needs because it does not account for the individual differences and unique needs of these students. Best practices should be tailored to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.

Question 14

Compare paper-pencil and performance assessment with regard to reliability, standardization, validity, and reliability.Your answer should focus on the use of the two forms of assessment for measuring classroom learning and achievement.

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Question 15

Describe the four RSVP characteristics of good classroom assessment.Present two concrete examples of assessment practices: one that is likely to have the particular characteristic you are describing, and one that is unlikely to have it.

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Quiz 12: Instructional Assessment