Chapter 4,5,7,12
A test that accurately measures the attribute that is designed to measure is said to have: A) Validity B) Subjectivity C) Reliability D) Standardization E) Objectivity
A
As children gets older, reaction time generally: A) Decreases (gets faster) B) Remains the same C) Increases (gets slower) D) Varies from boys to girls
A
Asking students to use a checklist to provide an assessment for a classmate in a particular sport skill during a class period would be: A) An event task B) A teacher observation C) A student project D) A portfolio E) A student journal
A
Performing somersaults and twists off the diving board are most characteristic of skills requiring: A) Agility B) Balance C) Reaction time D) Speed
A
The calculated difference between the simulation and the response to the stimulation is referred to as: A) Reaction time B) Coordination C) Speed D) Agility E) Power
A
Utilizing the alternate form method to determine reliability requires: A) Intervals between test administrations should be short B) It really does not make a difference C) Intervals between test administration should be nonexistent D) Only one test administration is needed E) Intervals between test administrations should be long
A
Which statement is most true about levels (scale points) of rating scales? A) A rating scale should typically have three to seven levels of performance B) When even numbers of levels are used, the scores tend to regress to the middle C) A teacher should use different numbers of levels for various skill components (i.e. Serving folly, overhead smash in tennis, etc.) sport unit being assesses D) For a beginning teacher, six levels is an ideal number to use
A
Exercise programs for adults usually require: A) More individualized programming and less sophisticated testing B) More individualized programming and more sophisticated testing C) Less individualized programming and more sophisticated testing D) Less individualized programming and less sophisticated testing
B
If an alternative assessment is directly linked to instructional objectives, it is logical to assume: A) The objectivity of the assessment B) The validity of the assessment C) The reliability of the assessment D) The rigor of the assessment E) The authenticity of the assessment
B
Performing a handstand with very little movement is an example of: A) Strength B) Dynamic balance C) Flexibility D) Power E) Agility
B
The ability to perform a movement in a short period of time is referred to as ______ A) Coordination B) Speed C) Reaction time D) Agility E) Power
B
The ability to rapidly and accurately change the position of the body in space is called A) Coordination B) Agility C) Balance D) Speed E) Power
B
The component of physical fitness that is requisite for performing stability throughout putting stroke is: A) Coordination B) Balance C) Speed D) Reaction time E) Agility
B
The more subjective the test is: A) Objectivity coefficients are not affected by degree of subjectivity B) The lower the objectivity coefficients C) Validity is low D) The higher the objectivity coefficients E) Reliability is high
B
The relationship between a student's skill level and their interest in voluntary participation in physical activities is best described as: A) Skewed B) Positive C) Unrelated D) Negative E) Curvilinear
B
To determine the reliability of a test, at least: A) One set of scores must be obtained B) Two sets of scores must be obtained C) Three sets of scores must be obtained D) Four sets of scores must be obtained E) Five sets of scores must obtained
B
Which of the following would not be associated with criterion-related validity? A) Concurrent validity B) Logical validity C) Expert panel of judges D) Predictive validity E) Actual participation in a particular activity
B
Which statement is NOT true about rating scales? A) It revises as necessary B) It uses vivid language for each element C) It decides on the behavior or skill to be evaluated D) It creates additional levels using parallel language E) It determines how many levels of performance to include
B
__________ is the ability to exert maximum force in a minimum length of time A) Coordination B) Power C) Speed D) Agility E) Balance
B
A person who displays ___________ can integrate multiple gross motor actions into a smooth movement pattern. A) Power B) Agility C) Coordination D) Equilibrium/balance E) Reaction time
C
A soccer goalie making a sudden movement to prevent the soccer ball from entering the goal is displaying A) Speed B) Power C) Reaction time D) Coordination E) Balance
C
Administering the same test to 2 groups of individuals who are known to differ significantly on a particular variable is a procedure utilized to determine: A) Concurrent validity B) Logical validity C) Construct validity D) Subjective validity E) Predictive validity
C
If you are interested in measuring the student's performance on a test of running speed, you need to have them complete A) The 100-meter dash and the 100-yard dash B) The 50-yard dash and the 100-meter dash C) Only the 50-yard dash D) The 50-yard dash, the 100-yard dash and the 220-yard dash
C
The component of skill-related fitness that is most interrelated with other component is: A) Reaction time B) Power C) Coordination D) Agility E) Speed
C
Which of the following is NOT true when comparing activity programs in school and non school settings? A) Nonschool programs focus mainly on adult populatioons B) Programs in nonschool are continuous and year round C) School settings have greater resources resulting in better access to technology and equipment than available in non school settings D) Development of individualized programs is more practical in non school settings E) Participation in nonschool settings is voluntary
C
Which of the following statements is most correct? A) Alternative assessments are most likely to measure a student's ability to perform isolated game skills B) Authentic assessment is more likely to measure a student's ability to perform isolated game skills C) Authentic assessment is a form of alternative assessment D) Alternative assessment and authentic assessment are unrelated E) Alternative assessment is a form of authentic assessment
C
A high correlation coefficient derived while attempting to establish validity suggests: A) Evidence of subjective validity B) Correlation coefficient is not the result of testing for concurrent validity C) A weaker rationale for validity D) a stronger rationale for validity
D
According to guidelines presented by Wiggins (1998), rubrics should: A) Provide core elements of a task that areas to count and score B) Emphasize the process of the relevant task C) Provide useful discrimination D) Rely on comparative language E) Reward students for making a good effort
D
Content validity is sometimes also referred to as: A) Concurrent validity B) Subjective validity C) Construct validity D) Logical validity E) Predictive validity
D
Hitting a pitched baseball, serving a tennis ball, and hitting a golf ball are examples of skills that require A) Reaction time B) Agility C) Equilibrium/balance D) Coordination E) Power
D
The actual time period available to physical educators for testing is usually: A) Longer than that of other academic classes B) The same as other academic classes C) Not applicable to this subject matter setting D) Shorter than other academic classes E) Too long
D
The first characteristic of a test to be measured would be: A) Reliability B) Subjectivity C) Difficulty D) Objectivity E) Validity
D
To assess the effective domain, which of the following could be used in a non school setting? A) Risk stratification B) PAR-Q C) Inform consent D) Self-Motivation Inventory
D
Which domain is not generally considered when developing programs in non school settings? A) Affective domain B) Skill-related physical fitness domain C) Cognitive domain D) Psychomotor domain E) Health-related fitness domain
D
Which of the following is NOT a guideline for effective measurement and evaluation practices in the school setting? A) Assessment should be based on clear objectives with distinct criteria for measuring student progress B) Results of measurement and evaluation activities should be used for curricular planning with daily, weekly, and unit objectives C) Use alternative assessments for evaluation of skill proficiencies D) Results from fitness testing should be used for grading purposes E) Use a wide variety of measurement and evaluation strategies for all learning domains
D
Which of the following is NOT considered an alternative assessment strategy? A) Event tasks B) Student journals C) Student log D) Written tests E) Portfolios
D
Which of the following is NOT considered to be a component of skill-related physical fitness? A) Balance B) Coordination C) Speed D) Muscular endurance E) Agility
D
Which of the following is a rating scale? A) Numerical B) Analytic C) Holistic D) All of the above E) Only A and B
D
Which of the following is not one of the types of validity presented in the textbook? A) Content validity B) Criterion-related validity C) Construct validity D) Quantitive validity E) All of the above
D
Which of the following is rationale for alternative assessment? A) Accountability B) Weakness of standard testing procedures C) Authenticity D) All of the above E) Only A and C
D
Which of the following would be considered a category for non school activity settings? A) Corporate B) Community C) Clinical D) All of the above AE) Only A and C
D
A collection of student work compiled over time is called: A) A student project B) A student log C) A student journal D) An event task E) A portfolio
E
According to Herman, Aschbacher, and Winters (1996), which of the following is NOT a purpose of rubrics? A) Help define excellence and plan how to help students achieve it B) Document procedures used in making important judgements about students C) Communicate goals and results to parents and others D) Help teachers be accurate, unbiased and consistent in scoring E) Grade assignments in a time-efficient manner
E
Being able to maintain equilibrium while stationary or moving is referred to as A) Power B) Coordination C) Reaction time D) Agility E) Balance
E
Of the following, which test requires the greatest amount of proficiency on the part of the tester? A) Sit and reach B) 12 minute run C) Sit ups D) Mile run E) Body composition
E
The ability to simultaneously perform multiple motor tasks smoothly and accurately is also called A) Power B) Agility C) Balance D) Speed E) Coordination
E
The procedure to determine reliability that requires only one test administration is referred to as: A) Alternate form reliability B) Precision comparison reliability C) Subjective comparison reliability D) Test-retest reliability E) Split-half reliability
E
The vertical jump and standing long jump tests are used to mainly measure A) Coordination B) Agility C) Speed D) Reaction time E) Power
E
Which of the following influences would be least likely to affect the reliability of the test? A) Instrumental precision B) Reliance on another's performance C) Environmental conditions in the area where students are tested D) Practice trials E) Intellectual ability of the student
E
Which statement is NOT true about developing checklists? A) A checklist is useful in measuring narrow and concrete dimensions of basic skills B) A checklist decides on behavior or skill to be assessed C) A checklist uses parallel language to describe the elements D) A checklist determines how many elements to include E) A checklist determines the top level of performance
E
_____________ gives consistent results is said to possess: A) Validity B) Subjectivity C) Objectivity D) Standardization E) Reliability
E
(T/F) Affective and cognitive objectives should NOT be addressed with rating scales.
False
(T/F) An assessment is authentic if requires student to perform skills in a relatively closed and static environment
False
(T/F) An optimal level of health-related physical fitness is a prerequisite to success in performing sport skills.
False
(T/F) Compared to standardized tests, a disadvantage of alternative assessment is that its typically time consuming to set up and administer.
False
(T/F) Construct validity can be established using an expert panel of judges.
False
(T/F) Student interest surveys are not considered to be a measurement and evaluation strategy.
False
(T/F) The ability to move through space in a steady and stable manner is referred to as static balance.
False
(T/F) The more complex the movement pattern or sequence of patterns, the less the degree of coordination necessary for successful performance.
False
(T/F) The relationship between physical growth and agility in boys and girls during the primary grade level is best described as negative.
False
(T/F) The role of measurement and evaluation is less crucial in non school settings than it is in school-based programs
False
(T/F) The use of skill tests for a sports unit should not be considered as an instructional component of the unit.
False
(T/F) There is little need to consider the cognitive and affective domains when working in adult activity settings.
False
(T/F) There is often greater emphasis on the psychomotor domain in adult fitness programs than in K-12 school settings.
False
Without _________, an instrument will lack reliability
Objectivity
Objectivity is a prerequisite for
Reliability
Without _________, a test cannot be valid
Reliability
Type of reliability related to the administration of the test
Test objectivity
Consistent, repeatable results is
Test reliability
Accurately measures the attribute that the test is designed to measure
Test validity
(T/F) A scoring rubric should clearly communicate teacher expectations for student performance
True
(T/F) Alternative assessment is also sometimes referred to as authentic assessment.
True
(T/F) An Individualized Education Program provides an integrated model for measurement and evaluation for a student with a disability.
True
(T/F) An assessment is authentic if it applies cognitive tasks such as rules, strategy, and positioning that have been taught in game play.
True
(T/F) An assessment is authentic if it enables students to perform as they would in a game
True
(T/F) An example of content validity occurs when an instructor assumes that the number of putts made out of 10 is an accurate reflection of the student's ability to putt.
True
(T/F) Assessment results can help guide instruction, evaluate lesson plans and provide insight about curricular decisions.
True
(T/F) Construct validity can be determined by administering the same test to different groups to determine if there is a significant statistical difference in the scores between the groups.
True
(T/F) Daily physical education classes offer ample time for learning experiences associated with concepts of fitness.
True
(T/F) Even in the elementary school, periodic quizzes for grades 3-5 are appropriate for physical education classes
True
(T/F) Familiarizing students with test protocols and providing practice trials generally will improve balance
True
(T/F) Generally speaking, girls perform better than boys during the elementary years on tests on dynamic balance.
True
(T/F) In the absence of objectivity, a testing instrument lacks reliability
True
(T/F) In the junior high school, if the units are less than two weeks in length, evaluation is usually formative in nature.
True
(T/F) Large classes impede the measurement and evaluation process.
True
(T/F) Major written tests should be part of six-week physical education unites offered at the high school level
True
(T/F) Many of the same factors that can impact performance on health-related physical fitness test also affect skill-related physical fitness test performance.
True
(T/F) Norms are usually reported as the mean and percentile equivalents of performance scores on standardized tests.
True
(T/F) Program goals can be dramatically different in the great variety of non school settings
True
(T/F) Reviewing class scores on a skills test pertinent to a particular unit of instruction can be valuable in evaluating teaching effectiveness.
True
(T/F) Skill-related physical fitness is sometimes referred to ask sports-related physical fitness.
True
(T/F) Static balance, more so than dynamic balance, improves with age.
True
(T/F) Teachers must develop rubrics for alternative assessment with care.
True
(T/F) The "Learning Effect" may mislead individuals regarding reliability of a particular test.
True
(T/F) The alternative form reliability procedure requires the administration of two forms of the test.
True
(T/F) The higher the correlation coefficient in a test for concurrent validity, the stronger the rationale is for the validity of the new test
True
(T/F) There is no single measurement and evaluation model that is appropriate to all elementary physical education settings
True
(T/F) Traditional forms of assessment sometimes are not well matched to material being taught or do not measure what the teacher wants to assess.
True
(T/F) Using tests as skill-related fitness can be useful in assessing performance and predicting potential in different sport activities.
True
Reliability is a prerequisite for
Validity