Question 1

The first standardized test in the U.S. was administered by _______ to classify students by ability and gather evidence for the effectiveness of the state school system.

Accepted Answer

Horace Mann, known as the father of the American public school system, introduced standardized testing in the 1840s to assess student achievement and provide evidence of the effectiveness of the education system.

Question 2

The IAEP, TIMSS, and the PISA are examples of ______ assessments.

Accepted Answer

The IAEP (International Assessment of Educational Progress), TIMSS (Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study), and the PISA (Programme for International Student Assessment) are all examples of international assessments designed to evaluate and compare the educational performance of students across different countries.

Question 3

Assessments where students' learning is compared with clearly defined criteria or standards rather than the performance of other students are referred to as _______.

Accepted Answer

Criterion-referenced assessments focus on measuring students' performance against a fixed set of criteria or standards, rather than comparing their performance to that of their peers, which is characteristic of norm-referenced assessments.

Question 4

One of the following is not a "work habits" disposition as defined by the Coalition of Essential Schools, identified as _______.

Accepted Answer

Developing dependence on others is not considered a "work habits" disposition by the Coalition of Essential Schools. The other options (reflecting critically on one's own work, willingness to work hard, and ability to manage time effectively) are aligned with the dispositions emphasized by the Coalition, which promotes independence and self-directed learning.

Question 5

One of the following is not a "guiding principle" associated with development of classroom assessments, and is identified as _______.

Accepted Answer

The guiding principles for developing classroom assessments emphasize clear and appropriate targets, effective communication, and accurate measurement. Quantitative not qualitative analysis is not a guiding principle because effective assessments often incorporate both quantitative and qualitative analysis to fully understand student learning and achievement.

Question 6

Assessment has been defined as a _______.

Accepted Answer

Assessment is the process of observing a sample of student performance to make inferences about student learning.

Question 7

Innovations in assessment are partly a response to criticisms of the fairness and objectivity of standardized tests that have focused on all of the following except _______.

Accepted Answer

Standardized tests have been criticized for class and gender bias, not accurately measuring students' skills, and not measuring students' levels of achievement, but not for failing to measure students' general levels of intelligence. This is because standardized tests are often designed to measure specific knowledge or skills rather than general intelligence.

Question 8

Which of the following is not an example of authentic assessment?

Accepted Answer

Authentic assessment involves tasks that demonstrate students' ability to apply their knowledge in real-world or practical contexts. Writing the formula for the area of a rectangle on a test is a traditional assessment method, focusing on rote memorization rather than the application of knowledge in a practical, real-world context.

Question 9

When teachers in restructured schools emphasized authentic assessment, their assessments focused on all of the following except _______.

Accepted Answer

Authentic assessment emphasizes applying knowledge to real-world scenarios, critical thinking, and in-depth understanding rather than merely reproducing given knowledge.

Question 10

Performance-based assessment focuses on students' ability to _______.

Accepted Answer

Performance-based assessment emphasizes students' ability to apply their knowledge, skills, and work habits to different situations, rather than just recalling information or creating new products.

Question 11

An alternate assessment is a(n) _______.

Accepted Answer

Alternate assessments are designed to evaluate the progress of students who are not able to participate in traditional assessments due to various reasons, focusing on their unique goals and experiences.

Question 12

An analytic rubric can be said to _______.

Accepted Answer

Analytic rubrics require the teacher to score separate parts of the product, allowing for a detailed assessment of each component.

Question 13

Why is assessing students' learning not a straightforward process?

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

Describe what is meant by "project-based learning" and three effects such an approach might have on students.

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

Teachers are using forms of _______, which involves the combination of online and face-to-face instruction.

Accepted Answer

Blended learning is the correct term for the combination of online and face-to-face instruction, integrating digital tools and traditional classroom methods.

Question 16

_______ allow users to create profiles of themselves using text, audio, graphics, video, and pictures; then other individuals or groups can access the profile.

Accepted Answer

Social networks allow users to create profiles using various forms of media, which can then be accessed by others.

Question 17

A(n) _______ is a website created, edited, and maintained by groups of people; it grows based on user creation and is validated by user reviews.

Accepted Answer

A wiki is a type of website that allows users to add, modify, or delete its content via a web browser using a simplified markup language or a rich-text editor, making it a collaborative tool.

Question 18

_______ are small digital resources that can be reused to support learning.

Accepted Answer

Learning objects are small digital resources specifically designed to be reused in different educational contexts, supporting learning by providing content that can be easily integrated into various learning environments.

Question 19

All of the following statements about Apple Classrooms of Tomorrow (ACOT) are true except _______.

Accepted Answer

While ACOT emphasized innovative teaching methods and technology integration, leading to enhanced inquiry, collaboration, and a shift in the teacher's role, there is not conclusive evidence to suggest that ACOT students consistently scored significantly higher on standardized tests compared to non-ACOT students. The program's benefits were more qualitative, focusing on engagement and learning processes rather than quantitative test scores.

Question 20

Teachers frequently complain of a lack of training in how to use technology to _______.

Accepted Answer

Teachers often express concerns about not having enough training in utilizing technology effectively to achieve educational objectives and enhance the learning experience to meet curriculum goals.

Quiz 12: Assessing Student Learning